On a blini, in a tartare or in the form of carpaccio: smoked salmon, tasty and beneficial for health, lends itself to many preparations. Here are the ones to favor for the holidays.
How to choose the right smoked salmon?
Delicious in a glass, festive on a sofa and elegant in a salty bite, smoked salmon pleases thousands of French people every year. But in this holiday season when it is becoming a must-have on tables, how can you choose it carefully? According to our expert, some practical advice can help you.
- The origin of fish: Scotland and Ireland maintain better breeding practices than Norway;
- The amount of fat : the flesh of premium salmon is fatter, which makes the slice of salmon flabbier and more “oily”. This fat is also visible in the flesh of the fish, in the form of white streaks;
- The flavor: the (disappointing) taste of the salmon should alert you. In fact, salmon from low-cost brands often come from industrial farms, where the fish are fed with low-quality food;
- The color of the salmon: the color of the flesh of low-cost salmon may be paler (and less orange) than that of higher quality salmon;
- The red label is a guarantee of quality. It guarantees product traceability and more respectful production methods (slow growth of fish in the open sea, lower density of fish in cages, restricted use of antibiotics, etc.).
Finally, any salmon offered at a low price is likely to be of lower quality.
Smoked salmon: delicious and healthy recipes, perfect for the holidays
Now that you know how to choose quality salmon, what to cook? Alexandra Murcier recommends opting for recipes that are both healthy and delicious, combining the star of the plate, salmon, with fruits (lemon, orange, grapefruit, avocado, mango, pomegranate, green apple, etc.), wholemeal or rye bread – rich in minerals – and low-calorie cheeses (Madame Loïc type fresh cheese).
- Carpaccio of smoked salmon, avocado, grapefruit
- Smoked salmon avocado verrine
- Smoked salmon and fresh cheese roll in a wrap
- Scallop carpaccio and smoked salmon
- Salmon and cod ceviche with mango and pomegranate
- smoked salmon tartare, avocado and black rice
- rye bread toasts, cream cheese with dill, smoked salmon and shrimp
- savory waffles with smoked salmon and fresh cheese
- Blinis with guacamole and smoked salmon
- Green apple and smoked salmon carpaccio
- Gingerbread blinis with smoked salmon
- Savory cupcakes with smoked salmon and asparagus
You are now ready to delight your guests!