10 dishes with salmon (fresh and smoked) for Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is one of the most anticipated times of the year, a special occasion when families come together to share delicious dishes and rich culinary traditions. Among the many delicacies that enrich the table, salmon earns a place of honor: fresh or smoked, it is an unfailing ingredient capable of combining elegance, taste and versatility. Whether it is the protagonist of refined appetizers, creamy first courses or strongly flavored main courses, salmon always manages to impress with its refinement.
We have selected 9 salmon recipes, perfect for Christmas Eve dinner. From the most classic proposals to the most innovative creations, you will find just the right inspiration for a menu that will please all palates. Get ready for an unforgettable taste journey!
1. Salmon cheesecake
A savory cheesecake that cannot be missed on the Christmas Eve table. Salmon cheesecake, with its irresistible creaminess and the refined flavor of smoked salmon, is the perfect dish to surprise your guests during the holiday season. Easy to prepare and incredibly scenic, this treat combines tradition and originality, becoming a real must-have for those who want to serve elegant and uniquely flavored appetizers. Perfect to pair with a glass of Prosecco, it will win over every palate with its balance of freshness and savoriness. A triumph of flavors that brings the Christmas atmosphere directly to the table!
2. Avocado and smoked salmon verrines
A simple, quick recipe: our smoked salmon and avocado verrines are a must. This cold appetizer is ideal to grace the Christmas Eve table, winning your guests with elegance and sophistication. Add a mascarpone cream with lemon and you have it: the perfect appetizer!
3. Salmon terrine
This delicious fish flan is a refined and flavorful recipe ideal for special occasions. It is prepared by combining the delicacy of fresh salmon with the aromatic intensity of smoked salmon, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Perfect to serve as an appetizer during Christmas Eve dinner, it will amaze your guests with its elegance and goodness, bringing a touch of class to the holiday table. Decorate it a tuft of fresh dill or a few pink peppercorns for a beautiful presentation.
4. Savory yule log with salmon, ricotta cheese and pistachios
Our savory log with smoked salmon is an explosion of freshness and flavor. Thanks to the absence of cooking, this dish is ready in minutes and can be prepared well in advance. The delicate ricotta cream, enriched by the crunchiness of the pistachios and the citrusy touch of the lemon pieces, marries perfectly with the intense flavor of the smoked salmon. A harmony of flavors that will win over even the most refined palates. Try it for Christmas dinner!
5. Salmon blanquette
Fresh salmon, with its firm flesh and delicate flavor, is the star ingredient in this recipe that will win over all your guests. Accompanied by a classic side dish of duchess or hasselback potatoes, it makes an elegant and sophisticated dish, perfect for an unforgettable Christmas dinner.
6. Salmon gravlax
A delicious marinated salmon, left to rest in the refrigerator for 48 hours with a balanced mixture of sugar, salt, fresh dill and fragrant pink pepper: the result is a masterpiece of taste and delicacy. Marinating not only enhances the natural softness of the salmon, but gives a harmony of flavors that will win over even the most discerning palates. Follow each step carefully to obtain a perfect dish, ideal to serve as a refined appetizer on Christmas Eve. A surprising proposal that will add a touch of class to your festive table.
7. Puff pastry crown with fresh salmon
Puff pastry wreath is a must-have classic of the holiday season, capable of bringing taste and tradition to the table. But have you ever thought of enriching it with salmon? This fine ingredient transforms it into a perfect Christmas Eve appetizer: ideal for surprising your guests. Easy to prepare, irresistible taste and scenic appearance, it will be the undisputed star of your Christmas buffet. A real treat that combines simplicity and sophistication to make your holidays even more special!
8. Yule log toasts
These little yule log toasts will enchant your Christmas table! A harmony of flavors between the creaminess of the Philadelphia and the savoriness of the smoked salmon, which combines with the softness of the sandwich bread for an irresistible result.
9. Salmon rolls
A fancy appetizer, reminding of sushi rolls, perfect for a great dinner party! Simply roll some smoked salmon with cream cheese and add some asparagus, it's that simple!
10. Flaky christmas trees with 2 salmons
Now you don't have to choose between fresh salmon and smoked salmon, just combine them ;-) Make little christmas tree shaped puff pastry treats with cream cheese and decor your trees with sesame seeds. Everyone enjoy these appetizers!
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