Step 1

In a large pot, bring water to boil. Add linguini pasta, cook using package instructions. When pasta is done, reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water. Drain the rest of the water, and set pasta aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan or skillet (see Note 1), melt butter under medium heat. Add garlic, saute for 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown garlic), then add heavy cream.

Step 3

Bring heavy cream to a boil. Add lemon juice and 3-4 tbsp of reserved pasta water.

Step 4

Bring to a boil again. At this point, sauce should be slightly thickened. Add salt, stir, and turn off heat.

Step 5

Add pasta to cream sauce, and toss pasta in sauce.

Step 6

Use a fork to break smoked salmon into smaller pieces. Add smoked salmon and capers to pasta. Toss to combine.

Step 7

Optional: Garnish with parsley. Serve and enjoy!