Salmon Linguine

How to Make Salmon Linguine recipe - preparation 5 minutes cooking time 20 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 unpeeled garlic cloves
225g/8oz salmon fillet
sunflower oil to brush
salt and ground black pepper
500g/1lb 2oz linguine
200ml/7fl oz/¾ cup crème fraîche
200g/7oz/1¾ cups frozen peas, thawed
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Place the garlic in a grill (broiling) pan and cook under a hot grill (broiler) for 8–10 minutes, until soft.

2 Brush the salmon fillet with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill (broil) for 5–6 minutes, turning halfway through, until cooked through. Allow to cool then break the flesh into large flakes. Cover and set aside.

3 Cook the linguine in a large pan of lightly salted boiling water according to the pack instructions, then drain well, reserving 2 tbsp of the cooking water.

4 Put the crème fraîche and peas in a saucepan. Squeeze the garlic pulp out of its skin and add it to the pan. Heat the mixture gently until warm. Add the salmon flakes and dill, season with salt and pepper and warm through. Stir the reserved pasta cooking water into the sauce.

5 Toss the linguine in the sauce and serve immediately.