This recipe was inspired and adapted from a recent posting of friend and Canadian food blogger Peter Minakis/Kalofagas.
6 tbsp. extra virgin Greek olive oil
4 scallions or spring onions, trimmed and cut into thin rounds
1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
½ cup. blanched almonds, either thinly sliced or coarsely chopped
6 tbsp. Tarama (carp or cod roe)
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Black pepper, freshly ground
A little cayenne pepper or Greek red pepper flakes (boukovo)
1 lb. /450 g linguini, preferably whole wheat
Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil in a skillet and sauté the scallions or green onions and garlic just until the onion softens slightly, about 4 minutes, stirring.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet until lightly browned.
Boil the linguine in ample salted water until al dente. Drain and place back in the pot. Toss with the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, the sautéd scallions and garlic, the almonds, tarama, lemon zest, pepper and cayenne. Serve immediately.
