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Smoked salmon is healthy so easy to prepare; it doesn't even need cooking! People all around the world enjoy the versatility of this smoked fish. It adorns appetizer trays at parties, serves as a gourmet entrée at restaurants and is a luxury addition to breakfasts, lunch and dinners. Here are some suggestions for serving smoked salmon.
Steps
Buying and Preparing Smoked Salmon
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1Read the packaging to see if your smoked salmon needs cold storage after you get it home.[1]
- Some types of packaging, such as foil pouches and cans, can be stored without refrigeration.
- Smoked salmon that requires cold storage will keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks if the package is sealed. It will last about 1 week in the refrigerator after the package is opened.
- You can keep smoked salmon in the freezer for approximately 3 months.
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2Allow smoked salmon to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. This enhances moisture and improves the fish's flavor and texture.[2]Advertisement
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3Peel the skin before serving, if desired. While smoked salmon can be enjoyed with the skin left on, not everyone may want it this way. Removing the skin may reveal a thin layer of dark meat underneath on some varieties of this smoked fish. Carefully remove this dark layer from the light meat.[3]
Dips, Appetizers, and Salads
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1Envelop a mixture of horseradish and cream cheese in a slice of smoked salmon.[4]
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2Pair smoked salmon with sliced apples or pears.
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3Present smoked salmon slices as a topping. You can put it atop crackers, cucumber slices, triangles of pita, pumpernickel or rye bread, and on slices of cheese such as cheddar or brie. Apply to blinis, crusty bread, toast or soft, sliced brown bread.
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4Dip slices of smoked salmon in a sauce made from soy sauce and Japanese horseradish.[5]
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5Dice smoked salmon and add to salads.
Sandwiches
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1Place smoked salmon on a sliced bagel with cream cheese. This is commonly known as bagel and lox, a popular sandwich that is enjoyed at delis around the globe.[6]
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2Add smoked salmon to buttered toast made from any variety of bread. Or spread toast with cream cheese and top with the fish.
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3Put smoked salmon on thin slices of French or rye bread. Top the sandwich with minced onions, sour cream, and capers.
Serving Smoked Salmon in Hot Dishes
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1Toss smoked salmon pieces with your choice of pasta and Alfredo sauce.
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2Make a chowder using smoked salmon rather than clams.
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3Prepare smoked salmon tacos. Just substitute the fish for whatever meat you usually use for tacos.[7]
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4Mix smoked salmon pieces into omelets or scrambled eggs.[8]
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5Bake a homemade pizza and top it with chunks of smoked salmon.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWe've received a large smoked salmon (2 lb) as a present. I'd like to serve it for dinner. What should I serve with it?
MicheleTop AnswererSmoked salmon has a strong flavor and is best served as an appetizer, not a main course. However, if you did want to make a main course, try a nice smoked salmon quiche. You could also make a smoked salmon mousse, or serve the smoked salmon sliced thin and wrapped around a steak. It goes great in scrambled eggs (add some dill or chives), or pancakes topped with sour cream, smoked salmon and chives. -
QuestionCan I brown smoked salmon in oil and serve it?
Community AnswerYou could; however, smoked salmon is most commonly enjoyed served naked and chilled. Try pairing it with crackers or a bagel, capers, red onions, and cream cheese. Ram (non-smoked) salmon can be browned in oil and served -- just make sure the salmon is cooked pink throughout with no red to assure it's fully up to temperature. -
QuestionCan I reheat smoked salmon, and how?MicheleTop AnswererMost smoked salmon is cold-smoked, and therefore should be served cold. You can take slices and heat them in the microwave or in a fry pan.
References
- ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/cooking/q-and-a/a21270/smoked-salmon-2/
- ↑ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/keep-food-safe-food-safety-basics/ct_index
- ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-things-do-smoked-salmon
- ↑ https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/smoked-salmon-with-horseradish-cream
- ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/smoked-salmon-with-horseradish-cream-350930
- ↑ https://www.nospoonnecessary.com/lox-n-bagel-sandwich/
- ↑ https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pacific-northwest-smoked-salmon-tacos
- ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/smoked-salmon-and-cream-cheese-omelette-with-green-onions-recipe-1939197
About This Article
To serve smoked salmon, try spreading some horseradish and cream cheese on it and then rolling it up into bite-size pieces. You can also serve smoked salmon on top of crackers, bread, cheese, and cucumber slices. It's also delicious if you mix it in with a salad or pair it with some sliced apples and pears. If you're looking for an easy, simple option, serve the smoked salmon with a dip made with soy sauce and horseradish. To learn how to serve smoked salmon with hot meals, scroll down!
