Discovering smoked salmon Astara
Hand-Sliced Smoked Salmon
Astara smoked salmon is available in several formats for different uses: smoked salmon hearts, smoked salmon slices, whole smoked salmon. Hand slicing respects the structure of the salmon, preserving all the finesse and subtlety of its flavors. The art of slicing is a traditional skill respected by Astara.
Organic Smoked Salmon
Smoked salmon qualifies for the "AB" label when the basic behavior of the fish is not altered. It must have sufficient space to respect the behavior specific to its nature, lighting conditions, a natural temperature and good water quality (renewal, good oxygenation). As salmon are raised at sea, they must be kept away from other non-organic fish farms. Its diet must meet its physiological needs and contain no GMOs or antibiotics...
Smoked Salmon from Norway
Thanks to the purity of its coastal waters and the quality of its rivers and fjords, Norway is the ideal country for producing top-quality salmon. In fact, it is the world's leading producer. Astara offers a Norwegian salmon with smooth, melting flesh, light orange to dark pink in color, streaked with white. It is salted with dry salt and traditionally smoked over beech wood for at least 3 hours, producing a fine, fragrant product.
Smoked Salmon from Scotland
The salt water of Scotland's wild coastline and the pure river water from the snowy peaks of the Highlands give Scottish salmon a unique taste and texture, making it one of the most appreciated by gourmets. Scottish salmon Astara always surprises with its incomparable taste and the finesse of its delicate, flavorful flesh. Distinguished by its deep orange color and firm texture, it is salted with dry salt and cold-smoked with beechwood for 3 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the fillet. Raised in sea farms, salmon enjoys an exceptional rearing environment.
Smoked Salmon with Dill
Dill-smoked salmon is salted with dry salt and smoked over beech wood for 3 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the fillet, then marinated in dill and sliced by hand.
Smoked salmon hearts
The heart of salmon is the piece of choice extracted from the most fleshy and noble part of the salmon, the back. Salmon heart is as tender and delicate as you could wish for.
Why choose smoked salmon Astara ?
A little history
Salmon are anadromous fish: they live in the sea, then swim up rivers to reproduce and lay their eggs. There are 2 main origins for salmon: Atlantic & Pacific. As a general rule, Atlantic salmon (Salmo Salar) is considered the best salmon. It comes mainly from Scandinavia (Norway, Denmark), Scotland and Ireland. It is often a farmed salmon, naturally pink and delicately flavored.
Know-how of excellence
Smoked salmon is processed in 7 stages: filleting, trimming, salting, desalting, smoking, maturing and slicing. The majority of Astara salmon is salted entirely by hand using fine salt, according to ancestral techniques. Salmon fillets rest for at least 12 hours to allow the salt/smoke alchemy to develop. The slicers make all the cuts by hand, for an extremely precise result. Hand slicing respects the structure of the salmon, preserving all its finesse and taste subtlety.
Beechwood cold smoked
Astara smoked salmon is cold-smoked for 3 hours, to obtain the best smoked salmon. Smoking can take up to 4 hours, depending on the thickness of the strip and the fat content. The fish is then impregnated with the smoke, giving it a distinctive taste and color.
How best to enjoy your smoked salmon?
Our tasting tips
Plain or on a slightly warm blini, accompanied by crème fraîche and a squeeze of lemon, smoked salmon is best enjoyed in the simplest possible way to savor all its aromas.
Salmon hearts can be eaten with respect and indulgence, in beautiful cubes in a salad or fresh pasta dish (or just with your fingers and a little cream!).
How to serve smoked salmon?
Smoked salmon is a refined product that marries well with neutral ingredients to preserve its aromatic subtlety. It goes very well with crème fraîche, dill, capers, red onion pickles, lemon, fresh cheeses, ricotta or burrata, potatoes, fresh tagliatelle, tartines.
While the addition of lemon to salmon is common and appreciated by many for the freshness and flavor contrast it brings, purists often favor a more minimalist approach to fully appreciate the fish's natural taste and texture.
Place a slice of salmon on rye bread, blini or crackers for an iodized aperitif. In a salad, it goes very well with avocado, cucumber or green salad. For a more elegant touch, add a few salmon roe, trout roe or caviar to the smoked salmon.
As for the choice of wine to accompany it, a brut "blanc de blanc" champagne is recommended. It can also be accompanied by a white Burgundy, Chablis, Mâcon or Meursault, for example.
How to store smoked salmon?
The product should be stored at a maximum temperature of +4°C. Vacuum-packed salmon will keep for 21 days. It's best to open the packaging and take the salmon out 15 minutes before eating, simply to allow it to warm up and return to room temperature (20°C). This allows the flavors to develop to the full. It should be prepared at the last minute. Smoked salmon denatures very quickly in contact with air. It hardens and oxidizes. Once opened, smoked salmon generally keeps for 2 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Our products Astara to complete your iodine experience
Wild Salmon Eggs
Salmon roe, also known as red caviar, has a long tradition of celebration, especially in Russia! Keta (Alaska) wild salmon roe is large, firm and naturally orange. Once in the mouth, they burst into life, releasing a creamy sensation and an assertive iodized taste.
Exceptional caviars
Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or an amateur eager to discover caviar, Astara promises an unforgettable taste adventure, marked by quality and finesse. Discover our full range of caviars: Titanium caviar, Baeri caviar, Osciètre caviar, Beluga caviar.
Guaranteed refrigerated delivery
We ensure that the cold chain is respected throughout your delivery. All orders containing salmon are carefully packed in an isothermal bag, accompanied by an ice pack, then dispatched from France by the ChronoFresh refrigerated delivery service in France and Europe (Luxembourg, Belgium and Spain only). All that's left to do is add your favorite salmon to the shopping basket for delivery to your home.
