Pasta with cold-smoked rainbow trout & seasonal asparagus
The star of this recipe is delicious seasonal asparagus. Alongside the asparagus, the pasta is finished with cold-smoked rainbow trout. Fresh Finnish dill and zesty lemon bring everything together.
20 min
97% liked this recipe (116 reviews)- Pasta:
- 1 onion
- 2 garlig clove
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 2 pkgcold smoked salmon
- 1 tbspbutter
- 1 tbspoil
- 0.5-1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper
- 1 jarruokakermaa + 1-2 dl vettä
- 1 pot dill
- 0.5-1 sitruunan kuori + mehu
- Additionally:
- approx. 400–500 g of pasta
- 1 tbspoil
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Try it out with -20% discountSpring pasta with cold-smoked rainbow trout & seasonal asparagus for everyday meals
Pasta with cold-smoked rainbow trout & seasonal asparagus is a fresh yet comforting pasta dish where green seasonal asparagus rightly takes centre stage. Cold-smoked rainbow trout adds a luxurious, gently smoky note, while lemon and dill finish the dish with a light, aromatic lift. This quick 20-minute pasta is perfect for busy weeknights, yet impressive enough for a relaxed weekend dinner.
What makes this pasta with cold-smoked trout & asparagus special?
The dish is built around just a few top ingredients: crisp-tender asparagus, smooth cooking cream and cold-smoked trout create a silky sauce without any fuss. Lemon zest and juice add bright acidity to balance the creaminess, and dill brings a classic Finnish flavour pairing for fish. The fish provides easily absorbed protein, while asparagus adds green freshness and fibre.
Easy tips and variations for success
Keep the asparagus firm: fry it for just 2–3 minutes so it stays vibrant and doesn’t soften too much. When you rinse the cream carton with a splash of water and add it to the sauce, you capture all the flavour and get the sauce to the right consistency. Want a clearer serving style? Try the tip and serve the pasta and sauce separately. You can also swap linguine for spaghetti or wholewheat pasta.
Best sides for pasta with cold-smoked trout & asparagus
Serve the pasta straight away while hot, and finish with a little extra lemon and fresh dill. A light green salad, a cucumber and fennel salad, or steamed peas work beautifully on the side. For a drink, refreshing lemon water or a light iced tea highlights the citrus notes.
Pasta with cold-smoked rainbow trout & seasonal asparagus – a quick, reliable favourite
This recipe is easy, quick and full of seasonal flavour: the richness of smoked fish, the freshness of asparagus and the lemon-and-dill finish make it a weeknight staple that also works well for guests. Try it today and enjoy spring pasta at its best.
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