Smoked Trout Lemon Fennel Pasta Recipe

A vibrant spring and summer pasta dish bursting with fresh flavors! This recipe features delicate smoked trout, fragrant fennel, and zesty lemon for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delightful weekend lunch. Use your favorite pasta shape – it's that easy!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 513.7 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Smoked Trout Lemon Fennel Pasta

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How to Make Smoked Trout Lemon Fennel Pasta

  1. Cook 8 ounces of pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of capers, the zest and juice of 1/2 lemon.
  4. Flake 4 ounces of smoked trout and add it to the skillet.
  5. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and the fronds from the fennel to the skillet.
  6. Stir to combine, heat through, and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Gently toss the cooked pasta with the trout mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

6g

Carbs

27g