Fettuccine And Salmon In Scotch Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 c. whipping cream
• 6 tbsp. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 tbsp. Scotch whiskey
• 1/2 pound smoked salmon or possibly lox
• cut into 1/4 inch pcs
• 1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
• 8 ounce. fettuccine
• 1 c. lowfat milk
• 2 tbsp. chopped shallots or possibly green onions
• 2 1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp. finely minced green onions
• Healthy pinch of white pepper

Instructions

1. Scald cream and lowfat milk in medium saucepan.
2. Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add in shallots and saute/fry 2 min.
4. Remove pan from heat.
5. Add in whiskey and stir to blend.
6. Return skillet to heat.
7. Sprinkle flour over and stir till golden, about 2 min.
8. Gradually whisk in cream mix and cook till thickened, whisking constantly, about 5 min.
9. Fold in salmon, green onions, parsley and pepper.
10. Set aside.
11. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water till just tender but still hard, stirring occasionally.
12. Drain well.
13. Transfer to bowl.
14. Rewarm sauce over medium heat, whisking constantly.
15. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat.
16. Serve immediately 2 to 4 servings.