Smoked salmon is incredibly versatile and goes with a wide range of foods. So, if you’re looking for inspiration or want to make sure you have an ideal blend of protein and carbohydrate on your plate then read on.

On a bagel

Ask anyone how they like smoked salmon and they will often reply ‘on a bagel with cream cheese’. And why not, it’s delicious and makes an ideal lunch for when you’re on the go or even for when you want to sit back and appreciate the contrast in flavours. Just make sure that you buy smoked salmon that’s rich in flavour and has a firm texture to balance the soft and creamy taste and texture of the cheese.

Tossed for that perfect pasta dish

Perfect for pasta lovers – and anyone who enjoys their fair share of carbs during their meal. A generous portion of rich, smoked salmon goes a long way with pasta, which makes it a tasty source of protein when tossed together with broccoli florets and a touch of Crème fraîche. Deliciously healthy.

Served with eggs

A double helping of protein however there’s no doubt that smoked salmon and eggs is a great match. Some prefer serving smoked salmon slices with scrambled egg on the side. Others prefer to finely chop their smoked salmon and add to the egg mixture when cooking. There’s no right or wrong way, it just comes down to taste. And, if you want to offset the protein content by adding a touch of carbs in there, too, then simply serve with a slice of toasted granary bread.

Bling blinis

There are countless recipes for canapés and blinis available – including some of our own under serving suggestions – so if you’re having a party or get-together the opportunities for using smoked salmon are endless.

Bread and butter

Simple, yet effective. Whilst not quite as bold as the bagel, granary bread and butter combined with smoked salmon is a fantastic partnership. All that it needs is a sprinkling of fresh lemon juice and cracked black pepper and you’re there.