Our 11 Best Smoked Salmon Recipes

Juniper-and-Gin Gravlax — Credit: Justin Walker

Smoked salmon is a treat—but it’s worth a splurge because its flavor makes even a humble plate of scrambled eggs feel fancy. And we've got the recipes to prove it. Our smoked salmon recipes go beyond breakfast, brunch, and bagels; they will inspire you to use smoked salmon in new ways. From thin slices as elegant toppings for hors d’oeuvres to a hearty chowder and a make-your-own snack table, get inspired with our collection of smoked salmon recipes you can enjoy anytime.

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Smoked Salmon-Radish Deviled Eggs

smoked salmon devilled egg — Mike Krautter

Salty smoked salmon whipped into egg yolks, studded with finely diced radish? Elegance in a nutshell—or, ahem—an eggshell.

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Smoked Salmon Dip With Bagel Chips

A spread inspired by the bagel store's lox-cream cheese is transformed into a dip. Lemon, horseradish, onion, and capers add flavor accents. This one always goes fast at parties.

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Summer Smoked Salmon Chowder

When you taste a spoonful of this rich, savory chowder, you might find it hard to believe that it’s one of the easiest chowders to make. And, as a little bit of smoked salmon goes a long way, it’s also one of the most economical.

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Smoked-Salmon Flatbread With Pickled Beet

Take a ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) and turn it into an appetizer with the addition of smoked salmon. And those pickled beets? Just slice and marinate them briefly in fresh lemon juice.

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Farfalle Pasta With Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese

Classic flavors turned into a comforting pasta dish. Farfalle means butterflies, and the whole dish comes together in the flutter of a wing.

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Dutch Baby With Smoked Salmon and Capers

Here’s a vehicle for turning smoked salmon into a breakfast dish that exceeds all expectations: the hot-out-of-the-oven, puffed-up, aromatic pancake called a Dutch Baby.

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Savory Crepe Rollups

asparagus prosciutto salmon rollups — Lennart Weibull

Crepes make a tastier and more special rollup than standard wraps do. They can be cooked a day in advance, cooled, and then filled with an array of fillings, including smoked salmon.

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Salmon and Scrambled Eggs

What could be better than pairing creamy scrambled eggs with smoked salmon? Simply start cooking the eggs in butter instead of oil, and when they are just about finished, fold in one-half slice of smoked salmon per egg. This dish is sublime for breakfast or brunch and also makes a cozy supper.

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Smoked Fish and Avocado Mousse in Endive

endive avocado mousse smoked trout — Burcu Avsar

A whipped avocado filling piped into endive spears makes a delightfully easy hors d’oeuvre to pass around a party. Top each spear with smoked salmon, or salmon roe, or use smoked trout, as the original recipe suggests.

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Jewish-Deli Strata

Set it up the night before a special brunch, and bake it the day of. This strata is a perfect assemble-ahead dish. The eggy casserole is layered with our favorite flavors from the bagel shop, smoked salmon and creamy cheese.

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Juniper-and-Gin Gravlax

If you like smoked salmon, you might like gravlax too. What it lacks in smokiness, it makes up for with its luscious texture. Even better, it's remarkably simple—and very impressive—to make your own.

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