Creamy Curry Pasta with Pollock and Nuts

Creamy Curry Pasta with Pollock and Nuts

PescatarianUnder 30 MinsHigh ProteinDinnerFusion
Medium
25minutes
590kcal
4people

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An exciting fusion dish that combines creamy pasta with spicy curry, tender pollock, and crunchy nuts.

Who says Asian and Italian cuisine don't harmonize? This Creamy Curry Pasta with Pollock and Nuts impressively proves the opposite and brings a breath of fresh air to your everyday after-work cooking. If you are looking for a quick, high-protein dish that is on the table without much effort, this Creamy Curry Pasta with Pollock and Nuts is just right for you. The highlight of this recipe is the sophisticated sauce base. Instead of heavy cream or classic coconut milk, we use regular cow's milk, which achieves a velvety, thick consistency by stirring in finely grated Parmesan. The combination of spicy curry paste and a good splash of soy sauce gives the sauce an incomparable umami depth that pairs excellently with the pasta. Tender pollock is gently poached directly in this aromatic sauce, which keeps the fish incredibly juicy and allows it to absorb the flavors perfectly. It breaks apart easily and mixes wonderfully with the noodles. The finishing touch is provided by roasted and chopped nuts, which add the necessary crunch and offer a fantastic contrast to the creamy sauce. Whether for a quick family meal or as meal prep for the next few days – this Creamy Curry Pasta with Pollock and Nuts is true comfort food. Try it out and let yourself be surprised by the unique combination of flavors!

Ingredients

  • 400 g Spaghetti
  • 400 g Pollock (frozen or thawed) (about 4 fillets)
  • 400 ml Milk
  • 2 tbsp Curry paste
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 50 g Parmesan (about ½ cup grated)
  • 40 g Nuts (e.g. peanuts or cashews) (a good handful)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of lightly salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Then drain, reserving half a cup of the pasta water.
  2. 2
    While the noodles are cooking, warm a large pan over medium heat and lightly toast the curry paste for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Pour the milk and soy sauce into the pan and stir well with the curry paste until a smooth liquid is formed. Bring to a brief boil and then reduce the heat.
  4. 4
    Cut the pollock into bite-sized pieces, carefully place them in the curry sauce, and gently poach for 5 to 7 minutes over low heat until the fish is cooked through and easily flakes apart.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle the finely grated Parmesan into the sauce and stir gently to thicken the sauce.
  6. 6
    Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and mix everything well. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
  7. 7
    Roughly chop the nuts.
  8. 8
    Arrange the pasta on deep plates and serve sprinkled with the chopped nuts.

Chef's Tips

  • The fish cooks very quickly in the hot sauce. Make sure the liquid is no longer bubbling rapidly once the pollock is in the pan so that it remains tender.
  • If you use red curry, the dish will be slightly spicy; with yellow curry, it is rather mild. Simply adjust the amount of paste to your taste.

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