27 Easy Smoked Salmon Recipes

Salmon is one of the healthier forms of fish that you can eat. It is loaded with Omega 3 Fatty acids that we all need.

Many people have issues with the strong flavor. These recipes give you an opportunity to have Smoked Salmon in multiple ways. These recipes are tried and true and they are delicious.

Smoked Salmon makes a great addition for appetizers, canapes, lunches that are not too filling and Smoked Salmon will be the centerpiece of a great dinner. With such a variety of ways to prepare Smoked Salmon, there is no reason to not enjoy it.

1. Smoked Salmon, Ricotta and Rocket Pita Pizza

Smoked Salmon, Ricotta and Rocket Pita Pizza
Smoked Salmon, Ricotta and Rocket Pita Pizza (from My Food Book)

A delightful way to enjoy pizza. The flavors all piled on a pita make this a light and easy-to-prepare pizza. The capers and the rocket leaves give this not only a great color scheme, but the perfect combination.

2. Pizza with Smoked Salmon, Creme Fraiche and Caviar

Pizza With Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraîche, And Caviar
Pizza With Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraîche, And Caviar (from Food And Wine)

I can truly understand why this was named one of the best pies around. The smoked salmon in combination with the caviar and the creme fraiche are flavors not always expected to be combined. This pizza, however, makes it work.

3. Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Pesto Pizza

Smoked Salmon, Avocado And Pesto Pizzav
Smoked Salmon, Avocado And Pesto Pizza (from Burrata And Bubbles)

This is definitely not a standard boring pizza. The pesto and salmon together make this pop amazingly. Add in some avocado and the flavor is then upped even more.

This one is a delight to eat and to make.

4. Regal Wood Roasted Salmon with Pistachio and Cardamom Salsa

Regal Wood Roasted Salmon With Pistachio And Cardamom Salsa
Regal Wood Roasted Salmon With Pistachio And Cardamom Salsa (from Dish)

The King Salmon is bright as Salmon is meant to be, which also means filled with fresh flavor.

Combining a pistachio and Cardamom salsa and topping with pomegranate seeds set this high above even the fancy restaurants.

5. Zucchini and Carrot Rosti with Hot Smoked Salmon

Zucchini And Carrot Rosti With Hot Smoked Salmon
Zucchini And Carrot Rosti With Hot Smoked Salmon (from The Hungry Cook)

The hot smoked salmon sits on top of a bed of grated carrot and zucchini Rosti, asparagus and a touch of horseradish to complete what would be a light lunch or dinner.

6. Grilled Salmon Topped with Chili Lime Salsa

Grilled Salmon Topped with Chili Lime Salsa
Grilled Salmon Topped with Chili Lime Salsa (from Lord Byrons Kitchen)

When you take salmon filets and marinate them in a delightful combination of ingredients, you are left with a flavor that is too good to be true.

Top it with homemade Chili Lime and Corn Salsa and the result is extraordinary.

7. Seared Salmon with Roasted Garlic Parsnip Puree and Asparagus

Seared Salmon With Roasted Garlic Parsnip Puree And Asparagus
Seared Salmon With Roasted Garlic Parsnip Puree And Asparagus (from Fresh Sea Food)

This recipe is a complete meal that is not only a delight to look at, but you’re going to be absolutely thrilled upon tasting it.

The garlic and parsnip puree is anything but ordinary and combined makes this worthy of 5 stars. The flavor is one to remember.

8. Smoked Salmon with Zucchini and Herb Salad

Baked Salmon With Zucchini And Herb Salad
Baked Salmon With Zucchini And Herb Salad (from Delicious)

The salmon is seasoned perfectly before baking and then is drizzled with a touch of lemon juice and topped with a fresh tasting zucchini and herb salad.

Not only is this dish pretty, but it is also flavorful and savory at the same time.

9. Creamy Smoked Salmon and Lemon Pasta Recipe

Creamy Smoked Salmon And Lemon Pasta Recipe
Creamy Smoked Salmon And Lemon Pasta Recipe (from Real Food. Tesco)

Lemon drizzled over a succulent slab of smoked salmon and served with pasta all in a creamy sauce is a light lunch or dinner, yet filling and flavorful. Served alongside Rocket leaves, this is a great one plate meal.

10. Hot-Smoked Salmon Pasta

Hot-Smoked Salmon Pasta
Hot-Smoked Salmon Pasta (from Jamie Oliver)

Strips of smoked salmon and asparagus tossed together with angel hair pasta is a filling and flavorful meal for even the feistiest eater.

Tossed together with low-fat Creme Fraiche this meal is easy to prepare and a joy to serve.

11. Salmon Fettuccine with Gentle Goat Cheese

Salmon Fettuccine With Gentle Goat
Salmon Fettuccine With Gentle Goat (from YVD)

Chunks of Salmon mixed with fettuccine pasta and dill, tossed in a creamy and melted goat cheese. This is a flavor that is not to be matched, it is easy to prepare and even easier to eat.

12. Spinach and Smoked Salmon Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing

Spinach And Smoked Salmon Salad With Lemon-Dill Dressing
Spinach And Smoked Salmon Salad With Lemon-Dill Dressing (from Food And Wine)

With sliced ribbons of salmon, sliced cucumber, radish and scallion, this salad is served fresh with a lemon dill dressing drizzled over the top just before serving.

It tastes fresh and looks even fresher.

13. Smoked Salmon Salad

Smoked Salmon Salad
Smoked Salmon Salad (from Feel Good Foodie)

A simple meal, easy to make. Filled with delectable flavors that can be made as a complete dinner or as a light lunch. This salad is quite refreshing and loaded with fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce and avocado.

14. Brown Rice and Smoked Salmon Bowl

Brown Rice And Smoked Salmon Salad Bowl
Brown Rice And Smoked Salmon Salad Bowl (from Taste)

Japanese inspired and flavored, this bowl contains everything for a healthy and nutritious meal.

The brown rice brings out a different flavor to the smoked Salmon, while the ginger, radish and seasoning brings it all together to make your mouth water.

15. Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Clementine Salad

Smoked Salmon, Fennel And Clementine Salad
Smoked Salmon, Fennel And Clementine Salad (from Delicious Magazine)

Made with Rocket leaves, pulled Smoked Salmon, fennel, pine nuts and thinly sliced Clementines, this salad is not only tasty and nutritious, it is refreshing and delightful.

The thinly sliced Clementines add another layer of flavor so totally unexpected.

16. Grilled Zucchini and Smoked Salmon Salad

Grilled Zucchini And Smoked Salmon Salad
Grilled Zucchini And Smoked Salmon Salad (from Half Your Plate)

Thinly sliced zucchini is grilled and combined with Smoked Salmon, Sweet Green peas and thinly sliced red onion to create a salad that is delightful and delicious all in one meal.

17. Smoked Salmon Canapes

Smoked Salmon Canapes
Smoked Salmon Canapes (from Hungry Healthy Happy)

Smoked Salmon, cream cheese, cucumber and asparagus are used to layer and top slices of crostini bread. This makes the perfect canapes for any gathering. Cold, tasty and perfect.

18. Smoked Salmon Canapés

Smoked Salmon Canapés
Smoked Salmon Canapés (from La Cuisine De Geraldine)

Served on small squares of toast, these canapes personify what an hor d’oeuvres are.

Topped with a spread of cream cheese, a thinly sliced ribbon of Smoked Salmon and a caper or two, then dotted with fresh lemon zest. These are a one bite wonder.

19. Smoked Salmon Blinis

Smoked Salmon Blinis
Smoked Salmon Blinis (from Jamie Oliver)

Freshly made blinis are the base for the appetizers that will then hold your choice of toppings along with ribbons of Smoked Salmon. This could include cream cheese, thinly sliced radish or cucumber, and sprigs of parsley or dill.

20. Witlof with Smoked Salmon

Witlof With Smoked Salmon
Witlof With Smoked Salmon (from Taste)

Leaves of Witlof hold Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese and sour cream, topped with sliced green onion or chives. Serve with fresh Rocket leaves. These make a great canape for the next office party.

21. Smoked Salmon Salad Rolls with a Creamy Basil Citrus Dressing

Smoked Salmon Salad Rolls with a Creamy Basil Citrus Dressing
Smoked Salmon Salad Rolls with a Creamy Basil Citrus Dressing (from Proportional Plate)

These spring roll hand held salads are the perfect combination of light and refreshing. Thinly sliced Salmon ribbons with a coating of Basil Citrus dress on your choice of vegetables sliced thin and layered make a perfect lunch or dinner for two.

22. Crispy Smashed Potato and Smoked Salmon Bites

Crispy Smashed Potato And Smoked Salmon Bites
Crispy Smashed Potato And Smoked Salmon Bites (from Fare Isle)

Baby potatoes, whether red, yellow or Yukon gold baked or boiled to perfection. Then they are slightly smashed, topped with a dollop of Greek Yogurt and a ribbon of Smoked Salmon.

Perfect handheld bites of perfectly tasty yum!

23. Smoked Salmon Potato Chip Canapes

Smoked Salmon Potato Chip Canapés
Smoked Salmon Potato Chip Canapés (from Moms Kitchen Handbook)

A simple, unique and easy-to-make appetizer with a huge amount of flavor. These are simply made with your favorite ridged potato chip, slices of smoked salmon and a dollop of sour cream. Then sprinkled with your favorite garnish, or you can just use parsley.

24. Smoked Salmon Tart With Dill And Parsley Pesto

Smoked Salmon Tart With Dill And Parsley Pesto
Smoked Salmon Tart With Dill And Parsley Pesto (from Delicious)

Pastry Puff dough is the base for a Dill and Parsley pesto with a great punch of flavor. Once the dough is baked it is then topped with Creme Fraiche or sour cream, top that with ribbons of smoked salmon, then intermittently place the lemon slices over and drop spoons of tasty and zingy pesto sauce across the top.

25. Smoked Salmon Lettuce Wraps

Smoked Salmon Lettuce Wraps
Smoked Salmon Lettuce Wraps (from Smoked Salmon Lettuce Wraps)

Cream cheese is blended with spices and garlic then spread over freshly washed Romaine lettuce leaves and topped with thin ribbons of curled salmon and diced tomato. Then these great sandwich type wraps are rolled and enjoyed.

26. Hot Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Chili Mayo Lettuce Cups⁣

Hot Smoked Salmon, Avocado And Chili Mayo Lettuce Cups⁣
Hot Smoked Salmon, Avocado And Chili Mayo Lettuce Cups⁣ (from Undivided Food Co)

These are great one handed appetizers that could also fill in as a meal. Small cups of iceberg lettuce are topped with a chili flavored mayo and then smoked salmon and avocado slices.

These are easy to make, super tasty and wonderful on the eye.

27. Pikelets with Hot Smoked Salmon

Pikelets With Hot-Smoked Salmon
Pikelets With Hot-Smoked Salmon (from Taste)

Pikelets are a form of bread used in canapes. These are made fresh and topped with Hot Smoked Salmon, sour cream and a blend of spices to make a perfect canape.

They are the perfect size to be called finger foods, however, it sounds better as canapes. These treats are flavorful and will leave you wanting more.