Smoked Trout Linguine With Asparagus And Lime Food

FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Snap off the ends of the asparagus where they break naturally and peel the stalks. Cut the asparagus on a slant to pieces about an inch long.
• Steam the asparagus until they are just barely tender and still bright green, about three minutes. Rinse under cold water, drain well on paper towels and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
• While the water is coming to a boil, melt the butter in a large heavy skillet. Add the shallots and saute until soft but not brown. Stir in the cream and simmer about five minutes, until the cream has thickened somewhat.
• Cut the salmon into slivers, add it to the cream and remove the skillet from the heat. Season with pepper and lemon juice. Add the asparagus.
• When the pot of water is boiling, add the fettuccine, stir it once or twice, then cook two to three minutes after the water has returned to a boil. Drain well.
• Briefly reheat the sauce. Transfer the fettuccine to a warm serving bowl, pour the sauce over it and toss. Sprinkle with dill and serve.

ASPARAGUS FRITTATA WITH SMOKED TROUT

Steps:

• Steam the asparagus until tender and still bright green, about five minutes. Drain and refresh under cold water. Dry on paper towels.
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the salt, pepper, milk, asparagus, smoked trout and chives.
• Drop a bit of egg into the pan; if it sizzles, pour in the egg mixture. Tilt the pan to distribute the eggs and filling evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, lifting the edges of the omelet to let the eggs run underneath during the first minute or two of cooking. Turn the heat down to low, cover (use a pizza pan if you don't have a lid that will fit your skillet) and cook 10 minutes, shaking the pan gently every once in a while. Loosen the bottom of the omelet with a wooden spatula while tilting the pan from time to time, so that the bottom doesn't burn. The eggs should be just about set; cook a few minutes longer if they're not. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
• Finish the omelet under the broiler for one to two minutes, watching very carefully to make sure the top doesn't burn. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Loosen the edges with a wooden or plastic spatula. Carefully slide from the pan onto a large, round platter, and cut into wedges or diamond-shaped pieces. If serving the next day, cover with plastic and then foil. Refrigerate overnight.

SMOKED SALMON WITH PRAWNS, HORSERADISH CREAM & LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix the crème fraîche with the horseradish and a little salt and pepper. For the dressing, whisk the lime juice and zest with the honey, ginger and seasoning, then whisk in the oil. Lay the smoked salmon and prawns on 2 plates, then top with a dollop of the horseradish cream. Toss the salad in most of the dressing and pile on top. Drizzle the remaining dressing around the plate and serve.

ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place asparagus in the pot, and cook 5 minutes, just until tender. Drain, and set aside.
• Place the pecans in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
• In a large bowl, toss together the asparagus, pecans, red leaf lettuce, peas, and salmon.
• In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss with the salad or serve on the side.

PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CAPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, but not browned. Add the smoked salmon and continue cooking just until the salmon turns opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the cream and add the capers. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Be careful how much salt you add because the smoked salmon and capers are both salty. Add the pasta and toss to coat. If there doesn't appear to be enough sauce, add a couple of tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to thin it down. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

SMOKED TURKEY PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add small amount of salt and broccoli. Cook until crisp-tender. Transfer broccoli to an ice bath using a slotted spoon, reserving water in pot. Return water to a boil, and add pasta. Cook until slightly tender (still firm to bite). Drain pasta and broccoli thoroughly, patting broccoli dry.
• While pasta is cooking, melt butter and olive oil over low heat in large skillet. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until garlic is tender. Add turkey and sauté until heated through.
• Add stock, pasta, broccoli, and roasted red peppers to the turkey mixture and mix. Increase heat to high and cook until pasta has absorbed most of the liquid, stirring frequently. Divide pasta among plates and top with parmesan cheese.

SMOKED TROUT AND PESTO LINGUINE

Steps:

• Boil the linguine in a pan of salted boiling water according to the instructions on the packet. Meanwhile, flake the smoked trout fillets.
• Drain the linguine and fold the trout through the pasta along with two tablespoons of the pesto, two tablespoons of the crème fraiche and the lemon juice. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle a grating of fresh Parmesan cheese over the top.

SMOKED TROUT, HORSERADISH & ASPARAGUS VOL-AU-VENT FILLING

Steps:

• Cook the asparagus in boiling salted water for 3-4 mins until just tender. Drain and refresh in cold water to stop them cooking further, then pat dry. Cut the asparagus tips off the stalks, so they are about 2cm long, and set aside. Slice the stalks into small pieces.
• Flake the trout into small pieces and put in a bowl. Add the chopped asparagus stalks, horseradish, crème fraîche, dill and lemon juice, and season. Chill until ready to use.
• Divide between 10 vol-au-vent cases and sit an asparagus tip and sprig of dill on top of each.