Smoked Salmon Tortellini Recipes

SMOKED SALMON TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Preparation time: 20 minutes (less time if you purchase grated cheese) Cooking time: 15 minutes Flake the salmon and set aside in a large mixing bowl. In a 1 quart sauce pan, melt the butter over medium low heat, add milk, wine, tomatoes, dill, garlic oil and pepper. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted and some of the liquid is evaporated. The consistancy should be creamy (about 10 minutes). In the mean time, in a 2 quart sauce pan, bring 8 cups of salted water to boil and add tortellini. Cook according to package instructions until adente. During the last 1 minute of cooking time, add the edamame peas. When it is done cooking, remove from heat and allow to sit in the hot water for 2 minutes and then drain well. Combine the sauce with the tortellini and salmon and toss gently.

SMOKED SALMON AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk sour cream, oil, juice, Dijon, wine and pepper together.
• Chill until ready to use.
• Cook tortellini until al dente; drain.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil and toss to coat.
• Add onion, onion tops, dill and capers; toss again.
• Cool.
• Add salmon and enough dressing to coat and toss well.
• (can be made 8 hours ahead; cover and chill.).

TORTELLINI W/ SMOKED SALMON & DILL

Steps:

• 1. Cook tortellini per package instructions; drain. Meanwhile, stir cream cheese and milk in medium saucepan on low heat until smooth. Add cucumbers, salmon and dill; heat thoroughly.
• 2. Toss with hot tortellini. Garnish with parsley or chopped green onion, if desired.