Creamy Smoked Salmon & Caper pasta (dairy and gluten free)

I have always loved smoked salmon and recently found some marked down drastically at the store. I decided to indulge, but I also didn’t want to just eat it straight out of the package like I usually do! 😂 
Thankfully I was able to muster up some creativity and came up with this dish tonight. It’s gluten AND dairy free (if you skip the butter) and every bite was a delight! 😍 

* Creamy Smoked Salmon & Caper pasta *

1 bag brown rice linguini 

Smoked salmon 

Vegan Parmesan 

Sauce: 

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 

2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 

1/2 teaspoon paprika 

1-2 tablespoons capers 

1/2 cup mayonnaise (I used Sir Kensington’s)

Dash of cayenne (optional) 

Sea salt and black pepper (to taste) 

1-2 tablespoons butter or ghee (optional) 

Step 1: Cook and drain pasta and set aside. 

Step 2: Add olive oil and garlic to pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat until soft. Add mayonnaise, all seasonings, capers, and optional butter. 
Step 3: Mix well and add pasta. Toss and serve topped with smoked salmon, Parmesan, and basil or dill. 
Enjoy! 👩‍🍳 
❤️Stephanie