What to do with smoked salmon: 5 ideas for easy, gourmet meals

 

There are ingredients that transform everyday life into an exceptional moment. The Astara smoked salmonsmoked salmon is one of them. Prepared according to traditional methods, it seduces with its softness, balance and unique smoked taste.

But what to do with smoked salmon without spending hours in the kitchen? Here are 5 ideas for easy, gourmet meals that are quick and easy to prepare, for everyday use as well as for the festive season.

Simply smoked salmon

Before you even think about cooking it, know that smoked salmon Astara smoked salmon stands on its own. Its delicate, subtly melting flesh and gentle beechwood smoking make it a product of rare elegance. There's no need to overdo it: a dollop of thick crème fraîche can, at a pinch, underline its sweetness. A touch of lemon? Why not, but only sparingly - it's often better not to use it to mask its natural finesse.

Enjoy simply, with country-style bread, a few pickles or a touch of fromage frais. A sober but resolutely refined aperitif.

🥖 Rustic tartines with fromage frais and smoked salmon

An idea as simple as it is tasty for a chic starter or aperitif.

On toasted farmhouse bread, spread a generous layer of fromage frais, add a few slices of Astara smoked salmon, a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkling of chives. The crunchiness of the bread, the freshness of the lemon and the delicacy of the salmon combine perfectly.

🥧 Smoked salmon quiche with melting leeks

A classic revisited with character.

Prepare a shortcrust pastry and top with melted leeks, a mixture of fromage blanc, crème fraîche, eggs, salt and a sprinkling of dill. Top with generous slices of smoked salmon, then place in the oven.

The result is a soft, fragrant smoked salmon quiche, perfect as a main course for your impromptu lunches or dinners.

🍝 Tagliatelle with smoked salmon and lemon cream

A dish ready in 15 minutes, for guaranteed success.

Cook your tagliatelle and prepare a hot sauce based on crème fraîche, lemon juice and pepper. Remove from the heat and add your slices of Astara smoked salmon. Serve with a sprinkle ofdill and a drizzle ofolive oil.

An express, gourmet recipe, ideal for all seasons.

🥞Potato pancakes with smoked salmon

Perfect for your festive aperitifs or homemade buffets.

Grate potatoes, add a b, a little flour and salt, and shape into patties to brown in a pan. On each mini pancake, place a spoonful of fromage frais, a slice of slice of smoked salmonand a touch of dill.

A mouthful full of texture, flavour and conviviality.

🥑 Fresh avocado & smoked salmon terrine

A no-cook recipe, ideal for an elegant starter.

Layer in a mould lined with cling film:

• A layer of lemon avocado purée

• A layer of lightly salted fromage frais

• Slices of smoked salmon Astara

Chill for 3 hours. Turn out just before serving with a crisp salad.

A melt-in-the-mouth, colorful terrine, perfect for special occasions.

Astara : the right taste in every bite

Chez La Halle des Gourmetswe select exceptional products to enhance your everyday life. Astara smoked salmon is an affordable luxury, ideal for all your homemade recipes, from quick lunches to Christmas menus.

These 5 ideas for easy, gourmet meals with smoked salmon are just the beginning. There are a thousand ways to enjoy it, and always just as much pleasure in every bite.

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What to do with smoked salmon Your questions

Can smoked salmon be used in a hot dish?

Yes, as long as you add it at the end of cooking to preserve its texture. Perfect in pasta, quiche or lasagne.

Which cheese goes best with smoked salmon?

Smoked salmon pairs perfectly with mild, fresh cheeses. fromage frais, Saint Môret, ricotta, fromage blanc or skyr are excellent choices: their lightness enhances the finesse of the salmon.
For a creamier texture, opt for Philadelphia-type cream cheese, perfect on toast or in savory verrines.

How to present smoked salmon as an aperitif?

On blinisrolls with fromage frais, in terrines, or in verrines with a touch of lemon: there's no shortage of ideas for sublimating smoked salmon.
Also think of the smoked salmon hearts cut into cubes for elegant morsels to skewer on mini-brochettes or place on toast. A guaranteed success on your festive tables !