10 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Smoked Salmon (That Aren't Just Bagels)
From snack boards to elegant appetizers, here's how to get the most out of your lox.
Smoked salmon is a fridge staple for many, but beyond the classic bagel-and-cream-cheese combo, there are endless ways to use this luxurious ingredient. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want a quick, healthy lunch, smoked salmon can be the star of the show. Here are 10 delicious and creative ideas to help you level up your lox game:
1. Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
Top your favorite sourdough or rye with mashed avocado, smoked salmon, lemon zest, and chili flakes. Add a poached egg for extra indulgence.
2. Lox Charcuterie Board
Create a board with thin slices of our Original Smoked Salmon Lox, paired with artisan crackers, pickled onions, herbed cream cheese, cucumber ribbons, and capers. Elegant, simple, unforgettable.
3. Salmon Lox Pasta
Toss hot linguine with olive oil, garlic, capers, lemon juice, and strips of smoked salmon. Garnish with parsley and cracked black pepper. It’s quick, rich, and restaurant-level good.
4. Breakfast Scramble with Salmon
Add chopped smoked salmon to scrambled eggs, along with chopped chives or dill. Serve with toast or roasted potatoes for a hearty brunch.
5. Gravlax on Pumpernickel
Try our Beets & Brandy or Dill & Mint Gravlax on pumpernickel slices with a dab of mustard sauce. Makes an excellent Nordic-style appetizer.
6. Salmon Spring Rolls
Wrap sliced smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, and rice noodles in rice paper rolls. Dip into soy or ponzu sauce for a refreshing, light dish.
7. Smoked Salmon Sushi or Poke Bowl
Use our Classic (unsmoked) Salmon Lox for sushi rolls or poke bowls. The clean flavor and firm texture are ideal for slicing into cubes or strips.
8. Spicy Lox Tacos
Fill small corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, spicy smoked lox, crema, and a squeeze of lime. Add avocado for bonus points.
9. Candied Salmon Snack Bites
Use our Traditional or Maple Steelhead Yukola pieces to top crackers with goat cheese and jalapeño jelly. Sweet, salty, spicy - yes, please.
10. Lox-Stuffed Mini Potatoes
Roast baby potatoes, scoop them out slightly, and fill with herbed cream cheese and a fold of smoked salmon. Perfect finger food.
Which one are you trying first?
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