Creamy Salmon Fillets Farfelle

Ingredients

• 500 ml half cream milk - لبن نصف دسم
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - بودرة ثوم
• 4 fillet salmon (cubed) - سمك السلمون
• 1 tablespoon butter - زبدة
• 1 tablespoon all purpose flour - دقيق أبيض
• 1/2 cup cooking cream - كريم الطهي
• 1 medium lemon zest - قشر الليمون
• 12 leaves basil - ريحان
• 2 teaspoon parmesan cheese - جبنة بارميزان
• salt and pepper (to taste) - ملح و فلفل
• 500 gram pasta (Farfelle) - معكرونة

Step by step

1. In a pot, heat milk until warm, then add the salmon fillet pieces. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and leave to poach on low heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until the fish is pink and cooked.
2. Carefully remove the fish from the milk and set both aside.
3. In the meantime, follow pasta bag instructions to cook the pasta until al dente. Drain.
4. In a separate pot, melt butter then stir in flour and mix. Pour in the salmon-infused milk and whisk constantly until the milk thickens into a creamy sauce.
5. Stir in the cream for added richness, followed by the cooked salmon, finely chopped basil and the zest of one lemon. Adjust salt and pepper.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, mix gently then transfer to serving dish. Garnish with basil leaves and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.