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Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Cream

This elegant smoked salmon dish is a masterclass in balancing flavours and textures. Quality cold-smoked salmon is paired with a vibrant array of homemade pickles, including spicy Fresno chillis and crisp cucumber spears. The sharpness of the malt vinegar and the warmth of the whole spices provide a sophisticated contrast to the rich, oily fish, making this an ideal choice for a light lunch or an impressive dinner party starter.

While this recipe features a luxurious horseradish cream, it is easily adapted for those following a dairy-free diet by using a plant-based cream alternative. The pickles can be prepared well in advance, allowing the flavours to develop and making the final assembly a quick and effortless task. Serve with plenty of fresh herbs for a beautifully presented, seasonal plate.

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Ingredients for Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Cream

  • 60ml sugar

  • 60ml malt vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

  • 1 tesked kosher salt

  • 2 small shallots, thinly sliced

  • 1 Fresno chilli, thinly sliced into rings, seeds removed

  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced into rings, seeds removed

  • 1 small cucumber, cut into 1/2" spears

  • 1 dried chilli de árbol

  • 1 cinnamon stick, lightly crushed

  • 3 whole cloves

  • 240ml distilled white vinegar

  • 120ml sugar

  • 1 tesked kosher salt

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings

  • 3 tablespoons finely grated peeled horseradish

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoons English mustard powder

  • 120 ml vispgrädde

  • Koshersalt, nymalen peppar

  • nymalen svartpeppar

  • 170g cold-smoked salmon, skin removed, cut into 1/2" pieces

  • Dill sprigs and parsley sprigs (for serving)

Bring sugar, both vinegars, salt, and 80ml water to a boil in a small saucepan, reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add shallots, Fresno chilli, and jalapeño. Let cool.

Place cucumber spears in a glass jar and pour cooled liquid over. Cover jar and chill at least 3 hours.

Cucumber can be pickled 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

Bring chilli, cinnamon, cloves, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring, until just softened and bright pink. Transfer to a heatproof jar with a slotted spoon.

Let brine cool, then pour over onion.

Onion can be pickled 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

Mix horseradish, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, and mustard powder in a small bowl.

Whisk cream in another small bowl to soft peaks. Gently fold in horseradish mixture; season with salt and pepper.

Divide salmon, pickled cucumber, and pickled red onion among plates. Top with dill and parsley sprigs; season with pepper. Serve with horseradish cream alongside.

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  • 28 jan 2026 | Ursprungligen publicerad

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