Larry's Catch | Feb 20, 2026 | High Protein

Cold Smoked Haddock Creamy Pasta

Creamy cold smoked haddock pasta with lemon and herbs — smoky, comforting, and an easy restaurant-quality dish ready in 20 minutes.

Servings 2 ppl

Cook 20 min

Difficulty Easy

Dietary High Protein

Ingredients

8 oz cold smoked haddock, flaked
8 oz pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or gluten-free pasta)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Optional: grated parmesan for serving

Nutrition

Calories: ~460 kcal
Protein: ~26 g
Total Fat: ~26 g
Saturated Fat: ~14 g
Carbohydrates: ~38 g
Sugar: ~2 g
Fiber: ~2 g
Sodium: ~720 mg
Cholesterol: ~95 mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: ~500–700 mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions, reserving a small amount of pasta water before draining.
Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking briefly until fragrant.
Pour in the cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the flaked cold smoked haddock and warm gently without boiling.
Add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Finish with lemon juice, black pepper, and fresh herbs, then toss gently and serve immediately.

Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/cold-smoked-haddock-creamy-pasta