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Fettuccine with Salmon & Cucumber Sauce

A blend of traditional Norwegian ingredients (fish, cucumbers, dill) and pasta. Does this make it "Norwetalian"? Whatever, it's a definite do-again recipe. The only downside is the need for three pots and pans—one each for cooking the pasta, steaming the salmon, and preparing the sauce. But that's only a minor nuisance; otherwise, it's a recipe that goes together quickly from just a few ingredients.

KeySalmon. Use salmon fillets. Remove skin and bones and cut into bite-size (half-inch) pieces.

KeyCucumber. 'English' (seedless) cucumbers are the better choice because they're usually not waxed. That means you can simply wash the cucumber and slice or dice without having to peel.

Total time about 45 minutes. Serves 4-5.

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    • Fettuccine
    • Salmon
    • Onion
    • Heavy cream
    • Cucumber
    • Fresh dill

Prepare pasta


 
    14 to 16 oz pasta

Cook ALMOST to al dente in at least 4 quarts boiling, salted water
(follow package directions)

Steam salmon

Cook briefly (2-3 minutes) about one pound salmon fillet pieces (see above). Use ONE of two methods:
  • Steam in pot with steamer basket or, if you don't have a steamer, then
  • Steam in covered saucepan with only enough water to create steam


Prepare sauce

1

In medium-large sauté pan, cook onions until tender but not browned (5-7 minutes)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

2
Stir in and cook gently 2-3 minutes
3
Stir in and cook gently 2-4 minutes
or until salmon is done
  • Steamed salmon pieces
  • Scattering of chopped fresh dill leaves
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper

     To serve:

  • Put fettuccine on individual plates, then pour sauce over
  • Garnish with chopped fresh dill (or with basil or parsley)

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