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Lemon Dill Pasta with Smoked Oysters

An easy pasta dish bright flavours from dill and lemon, as well as smoked oysters and grated parmesan cheese.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Canadian, Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Mary Tang

Ingredients

  • 1 package (400 g) capellini pasta
  • Water for boiling pasta
  • Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to season
  • 2 ( 85g each) Clover Leaf Smoked Oysters in sunflower oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 2 lemons plus zests (⅓ cup)
  • 1 cup dill, chopped, reserve ½ cup
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated Have more handy
  • cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Have more handy
  • Avocado oil, or oil of choice

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, add water and desired amount of salt, and cook pasta according to box instructions. Remove the pasta when the texture is al dente (about 5 minutes)

  2. In a pan, add oil, and saute the garlic until soft. Add the smoked oysters and the sunflower oil from the can and cook for 1 minute.

  3. In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, smoked oysters and garlic mixture. Gently toss. Add the lemon zests, lemon juice, half the chopped dill and extra virgin olive oil. Toss. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Top with grated parmesan cheese and mix.

  5. Plate and add the remaining dill. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes

Can use pasta of choice