Smoked salmon is a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in countless ways. But beyond bagels and blinis, what can you do with this delicious fish?
This post is bursting with 16 mouthwatering recipes featuring smoked salmon. From light and refreshing appetizers to creamy pastas and hearty main courses, there's something for every craving. Get ready to discover just how unbelievably delicious smoked salmon can be!
Smoked Salmon Pâté

This Smoked Salmon Pâté recipe is the perfect make-ahead appetizer, easy to make in just 25 minutes with 10 minutes of work. With amazing flavor from smoked salmon and lots of lemon, it's best served with a side of butter fried bread. Get the recipe.
Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad
Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad is vibrant, festive and so delicious! It's a perfect summer recipe for dinner or when you have friends over and need to make something quick yet impressive. Get the recipe.
Smoked Salmon Vol Au Vents
Whipped Cream Cheese, Mustard and Smoked Salmon carefully nested into a puff pastry shell create a decadent and mouthwatering French appetizer, perfect for your next get-together. These Smoked Salmon Vol Au Vents are seriously scrumptious. Get the recipe.
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
Looking for a really simple but elegant breakfast? One that you can whip up in 10 minutes but is fancy enough for guests or a sit-down brunch? Look no further than our Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese. Get the recipe.
Easy Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Tart
With a box of frozen puff pastry and some smoked salmon in your freezer, along with a few other pantry staples, this delicious, crowd-pleasing smoked salmon puff pastry tart can be on your table in under 30 minutes! Get the recipe.
Croissant with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
I have no doubts that you will love my my easy and absolutely mouthwatering appetizer - croissants with smoked salmon, dill and cream cheese. Get the recipe.
Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta with Spinach
Make this easy creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta in less than 15 minutes. With hot smoked salmon and lots of lemon flavor it's a super easy yet elegant weeknight dinner with little prep and just a few simple steps. Get the recipe.
Smoked Salmon Spinach Quiche with Goat Cheese
This easy salmon spinach quiche with goat cheese combines a few of my favorite things: smoked salmon, eggs, and pie crust. Quiche is such an underrated dish - it's savory, comforting, and pretty easy to make (especially if you're using a frozen pie crust, which you totally can). Get the recipe.
Smoked Salmon Risotto with Asparagus & Lemon
Make this super easy no-stir Smoked Salmon Risotto in just 30 minutes! Loaded with amazing lemon, asparagus and cold smoked salmon flavor and sure to quickly become your go-to dinner party dish. Get the recipe.
Smoked Salmon Dip
In less than 5 minutes and with just 3 simple ingredients, you'll have an elegant party appetizer to impress your guests. Get the recipe.
Smoked Salmon Pasta
Smooth cream sauce, soft linguine, and tasty smoked salmon make this dish a real winner, and can be ready in about 20 minutes. Get the recipe.
Smoked Salmon Pasta with Crispy Capers
Smoked salmon pasta is such an indulgent, luxurious dish. Pasta swimming in a thick and creamy sauce, fresh herbs that compliment the smoked salmon, and for a perfect salty crunch on top: crispy capers. Get the recipe.
Smoked Salmon Terrine Recipe
A great dish for a special occasion, this smoked salmon terrine recipe never fail to impress. It looks seriously elegant and complex, when in fact it's an absolute breeze to prepare. Get the recipe.
Savory Finnish Baked Pancakes with Smoked Salmon
This Finnish pancake reminds me of a cross between a quiche and a pancake. It's softer, like a quiche, but it tastes like a pancake. This would be terrific for a brunch, lunch or dinner with a salad too. Just make sure you make it. It's super easy, can be ready in about 30 minutes, and is absolutely delicious. Get the recipe.
Smoked Salmon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
This smoked salmon salad is a nutritious and delicious lunch option, consisting of pieces of smoked salmon, fresh mixed greens, crumbled feta, juicy tomatoes and cucumber, sweet red onion, boiled eggs, and a savory Dijon mustard dressing. Get the recipe.
Easy Smoked Salmon Canapés
Make these Easy Smoked Salmon Canapes ahead of time and freeze them all until you're ready to serve them as finger foods for an elegant dinner party. Get the recipe.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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