How Baked Salmon is Prepared

Smoked salmon, long considered a popular favorite for its delicate flavor and compatibility with many other ways and types of cuisine is often the preferred choice among the many smoked food options on the market today. Seafood is often used to make elegant and appetizer recipes and you can choose from various types of delicious fish and seafood, including smoked salmon, crab, lobster, and shrimp. People often wonder about how to cook salmon going for smoked salmon is never a bad choice.

Smoked salmon can be enjoyed in a variety of ways thus making it a marvelous and often preferred dish for parties and event menus. As a spread, salmon can be mixed with cream cheese, diced chives and olives and served chilled for use with dark breads or toasted croutons. Smoked salmon makes a delightful addition to salads as well. With mixed greens such as spinach, kale and red cabbage, the delicate flavor of smoked salmon blends well to create a light and tasty dish.

Traditionally, smoked salmon is served thinly sliced for use on bagels with a side of cream cheese spread. But can also be served as a main menu item when warmed and served with a side of wild rice and gently seasoned baby carrots. Whether serving smoked salmon with other smoked foods, as a finger food or canapé at parties or as a main dish with complimentary sides, the lovely, light and smoky flavor of this marvelous fish makes it one of the finest choices for any menu need. As you can see, there are many ways to cook and prepare smoked salmon. The video below shows a smoked salmon recipe called "hot smoked salmon," made by smoking salmon over low heat on the Green Mountain Grills pellet grill.

The Different Types of Salmon From Around the World and How Smoked Salmon is Prepared by Alan Wulz. November 2009