Smoked salmon

Smoked salmon is salmon that has been cured with salt and then smoked to give it a rich, smoky flavor. It’s popular in breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. 🐟🔥

Types of Smoked Salmon

1. Cold-smoked salmon
   • Smoked at low temperatures (about 20–30 °C).
   • Soft texture, silky slices.
   • Often served on bagels or crackers.
2. Hot-smoked salmon
   • Smoked at higher temperatures (around 50–80 °C).
   • Fully cooked and flaky.
   • Often eaten as a main dish or in salads.

How It’s Made

1. Curing – Salmon is rubbed with salt (sometimes sugar and spices).
2. Resting – The fish absorbs the cure and loses moisture.
3. Smoking – Wood smoke (like oak, apple, or hickory) adds flavor and preserves the fish.

Common Ways to Eat It

• On a bagel with cream cheese 🥯
• In salads 🥗
• With scrambled eggs or omelets 🍳
• In pasta dishes 🍝
• On crackers as an appetizer

Nutrition

Smoked salmon is:

• High in protein
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
• A good source of vitamin D and B12

⚠️ It can be high in sodium, so it’s best eaten in moderation.

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