Ingredients
- For the anchovy breadcrumbs:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 5 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
- For the pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 small bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tins Fishwife Smoked Trout, flaked
- 1 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 1/2 pound Flour + Water spaghetti pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- TT kosher salt + black pepper
Method
Make the breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a a large skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and anchovies and mix to combine. Cook, stirring frequently for even browning, until golden brown and toasted, 5-6 minutes. Take off the heat and add lemon zest. Mix to combine and transfer to a heat proof bowl.
Cook the pasta. In a large pot of boiling, heavily salted water, cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Drain.
Wipe out skillet used to make breadcrumbs. Heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook until bright green, 5 minutes. Add trout and peas, mixing to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a drizzle of pasta water (you may not use it all). Use tongs to mix until butter melts and the pasta water creates a glossy sauce. Twirl pasta into bowls and top with anchovy breadcrumbs, more lemon zest, and olive oil. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Sara Tane
