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Carbonara is one of those dishes you don’t mess with lightly.
It’s sacred, a culinary flag, a beloved classic. So yes, tweaking it might feel risky.
But as with all great Italian recipes, there’s room for reinvention when done with care.
This Sea-Style Carbonara doesn’t try to imitate. It transforms, respectfully.
Forget the bacon. Forget the cream. We’re using rich egg yolks, aged parmesan, and our Smokin’ Brothers smoked salmon tail, crisped to perfection and folded into glossy pasta ribbons. It’s the same creamy indulgence, with a briny, buttery, deeply satisfying twist.
Purists may raise an eyebrow, but carbonara has undoubtedly become one of the most imitated — and reinvented — recipes over time
No more chatting! Let’s cook!
Ingredients (serves 2):
- 150g Smokin’ Brothers smoked salmon (tail cut)
- 160g spaghetti
- 3 egg yolks
- 50g parmesan, or a 50/50 mix with pecorino for more punch
- Black pepper, to taste
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Lemon zest, to finish
Method:
- Separate the yolks from the whites (save those for another recipe), and whisk the yolks in a bowl with the grated cheese and a generous amount of black pepper. The result should be a thick, glossy base.
- Dice the smoked salmon into small cubes. Set half aside and keep the rest for cooking.
- In a pan with a touch of olive oil, cook the first half of the salmon until golden and crispy — it adds texture and depth.
- Meanwhile, cook your spaghetti in salted water. A few minutes before it’s done, transfer it directly to the pan with the crispy salmon.
- Add a couple of ladles of pasta water to the pan and let the pasta finish cooking while absorbing all the flavor.
- Remove the pan from heat, then quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing vigorously to coat without scrambling. You want it creamy and silky.
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Plate it up, topping with the raw smoked salmon cubes you reserved earlier and a little lemon zest for brightness.
This Seafood Carbonara isn’t just a remix — it’s a small revelation.
A balance of comfort and finesse, for those who crave something classic with a fresh twist.
Perfect for a casual date night or a solo dinner that feels like a treat.
Discover our full range of smoked salmon here and start bending the rules, deliciously.