Ahhh – summer is here, and we’re all set for some light and elegant snacks to serve out on the patio. Chef Kenzie’s smoked salmon snacks make the cutest appetizer platter or mid-day snack. They’re sure to brighten up your day and bring a big boost of flavor to your table! Better yet? In our post, Chef Kenzie will share a few more of her favorite smoked salmon snacks to keep your energy levels up all through the day!
Chef Kenzie LOVES using smoked salmon in her dishes – especially ones that need to be prepared in a flash. Smoked salmon is a source of protein that doesn’t require cooking and has a natural umami flavor. Altogether, this makes smoked salmon the perfect quick-and-easy ingredient. It will bump up the protein content of your snack or meal while giving it a big boost of flavor!
A Few Tips
Hold the Salt! Due to the naturally higher sodium content of smoked salmon, you don’t have to add much salt to other components of the dish. Rather, Chef Kenzie prefers enhancing the natural flavors and brightening up the dish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of citrus. The herbs and citrus cut through the salt and umami found in the salmon. This means it easily creates a delicious and balanced combination!
Sauce it Up! The natural saltiness of smoked salmon begs for a rich and creamy (fatty) sauce to mellow it out. This smoked salmon stack recipe features our Lemon Dill Aioli and Grain-Free Waffles. However, you could prepare this same recipe with a store-bought mayo (sugar-free), or a different type of aioli. You could even use one of the citrus- or herb-based dressing from Always Hungry? or Always Delicious. Alternatively, use one of our 5-minute sauces.
This snack is so versatile. Mix it up however you like. Try substituting the Grain-Free Waffles with a Socca Wrap (Always Delicious pg. 198), a Rosemary Biscuit (Always Delicious pg. 203), or with a few vegetable crudités. If you’re looking for a few different snack ideas that feature smoked salmon, try these recipes…
Share your smoked salmon recipe ideas in the comments below, or post a photo in our Facebook Group – we always love to see what you’re cooking!
Check out our downloadable meal planning classes. Each class comes with an eBook including a Specialized One-Week Meal Plan and Prep Sheet, or Specialized Recipes, as well as Additional Resources prepared by Chef Dawn Ludwig and Chef Kenzie Osborne. Each class also has the option to add-on downloadable presentation slides for more recipes and extra resources.
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