Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing fennel-smoked salmon recipes, a harmonious blend of flavors that will elevate your taste buds. From the classic hot-smoked salmon with its rich, smoky aroma to the innovative cold-smoked salmon gravlax cured in a delightful fennel and citrus marinade, each recipe offers a unique experience. Explore the art of smoking salmon, a traditional preservation technique that infuses the fish with a distinctive smoky flavor and silky texture. Discover the secrets of preparing the perfect brine, choosing the right wood chips for smoking, and achieving the ideal doneness. Whether you prefer the hot-smoking method for a more intense flavor or the cold-smoking technique for a milder, delicate taste, our recipes guide you through the process with precision and ease. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your dinner guests with these exceptional fennel-smoked salmon creations.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
FENNEL AND SMOKED SALMON SALAD
This smoked salmon salad gives you a healthy dose of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss fennel and fronds with lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Lay salmon on a serving plate, top with fennel mixture, and drizzle with oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g
FENNEL-SMOKED SALMON
Definitely give this a try if you have problems with salmon sticking to your grill grates. Since the fish never touches the grill here, it's easy on, easy off. Just this feature alone makes the technique worthwhile.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place wood chips in a bowl; cover with several inches of cold water and let soak for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor charcoal grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Sprinkle wood chips over coals and close grill lid, leaving top vents open. When smoke rises from the vents, shut them, open the grill, and place fennel slices directly on the grates to create a bed.
- Generously season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Place salmon on top of fennel slices. Close the grill lid, leaving the vents shut. Cook until salmon is tender and starting to flake, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Scrape fennel from the grill and place atop salmon while it rests or discard it (see Editor's Note).
- Combine tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, fennel fronds, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Spoon tomato mixture over salmon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 306.1 mg, Sugar 1 g
FENNEL, SMOKED SALMON AND ORANGE SALAD
A lovely, light, summery salad. The citrus, the lightly licorice-flavoured fennel, and the smoked salmon are an amazing combination! My daughter practically inhales this!
Provided by J. Ko
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Place fennel in a bowl and toss with about half of the dressing mixture until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Arrange orange slices attractively on four salad plates. Mound the fennel mixture on top, divide and top with the smoked salmon, sprinkle with green onions and parmesan, then drizzle sparingly with the remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.2, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 750.7, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 13.3, Protein 12.6
HOT-SMOKED SALMON WITH SALTED YOGURT AND FENNEL
Hot-smoked salmon is sold wherever you purchase gravlax and other cured fish; in the supermarket it's probably stocked alongside packages of smoked trout.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Seafood Fish Salmon Yogurt Capers Fennel No-Cook Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix yogurt and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt.
- Mix mustard, capers, and 2 Tbsp. oil in another small bowl. Set dressing aside.
- Cut fennel stems away from bulb, then cut fronds away from stems; you'll use each part, but they're prepped separately. Thinly slice stems crosswise and place in a medium bowl. Coarsely tear fennel fronds until you have about 1 cup and add to bowl. Remove tough outer layers from fennel bulb; discard. Slice bulb in half, then thinly slice crosswise; add to bowl. Add 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, season with salt, and toss to coat.
- Divide seasoned yogurt among plates and use a spoon to spread it out. Using your hands, break salmon into big flakes and arrange over yogurt. Spoon mustard dressing over salmon and scatter fennel salad on top. Drizzle with more oil and season with lots of pepper.
SMOKED SALMON, FENNEL AND GOAT CHEESE TOASTS
Categories Appetizer Bake Goat Cheese Salmon Winter Birthday Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 10 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Set aside.
- Brush oil over both sides of bread. Arrange bread in single layer on large baking sheet. Bake until bread is just crisp, about 5 minutes per side. (Cheese mixture and toasts can be made 2 days ahead. Cover cheese mixture and chill. Cool toasts; store airtight at room temperature.)
- Spread cheese mixture over toasts. Top with salmon, trimming to fit. Garnish with lemon peel strips and tarragon sprigs. Arrange on platter and serve.
HERB SMOKED PACIFIC SALMON WITH SHAVED FENNEL AND DILL SALAD
Steps:
- This is a simple dish to prepare but timing is crucial. The cure can be made in quantity and stored refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. It is imperative that the salmon not stay in the cure for longer than 30 minutes before grilling or the surface will become dry and tough. It can cure for as short a time as 15 minutes. In volume situations, the salmon can be undercooked slightly and flashed in a hot oven to just heat through just before serving. The fennel needs to be shaved paper thin and ideally done just before serving. Do not store shaved fennel in ice water unless absolutely necessary - - it loses its fresh, aromatic flavor. Once shaved it can be held covered and refrigerated for up to 3 hours without browning.
- Garnish: Daikon or Sunflower sprouts, rinsed fresh salmon roe and basil oil
- In a saucepan over high heat, combine the salt, sugar, coriander and fennel seeds, peppercorns and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the dill and let cool completely. Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour on the cooled wine mixture and let the salmon "cure" for 30 minutes only, turning once. Meanwhile prepare a charcoal fire along with some soaked hardwood chips or shavings. Lightly oil the grill.
- Remove the salmon from the "cure" and drain off any excess liquid. It is fine if spices or dill adhere to the salmon.
- Lightly brush the salmon with some olive oil. Place hardwood chips on coals, cover and smoke/cook the salmon over medium coals for 5 to 6 minutes or until just done. Be careful not to overcook the salmon or it will become dry and lose its wonderful texture. It should still be translucent in the center. To serve: Toss the fennel and the cucumber together and dress to taste with Walnut-Dill Vinaigrette. Arrange attractively on top of the endive leaves on chilled plates. Place salmon on top and garnish with the sprouts, salmon roe and drizzles of the basil oil around the plate. Salmon can be served warm or at room temperature.
SMOKED SALMON PLATTER WITH FENNEL SALAD
Fennel salad tops the smoke salmon, creating a refreshing bite.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a mandoline or handheld slicer, shave fennel less than 1/8 inch thick. Toss with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oil in a medium bowl. Mix in chopped fennel fronds.
- Line a serving platter with reserved fennel fronds. Top with salmon, and serve with cream cheese, capers, cornichons, bread, and fennel salad.
SMOKED SALMON HASH WITH RED POTATOES AND FENNEL
Categories Egg Fish Herb Potato Vegetable Brunch Salmon Fennel Bon Appétit Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400&;deg;F. Toss potatoes with 3 tablespoons bacon drippings and 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread potatoes in single layer on heavy large baking sheet. Roast until tender, tossing occasionally, about 55 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, chopped fennel and 1 teaspoon fennel seeds. Sauté until vegetables are almost tender, about 7 minutes. Add bell pepper and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer vegetables to large bowl.
- Add potatoes, smoked salmon and herbs to vegetable mixture; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer hash to platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Add vinegar to large skillet of simmering water. Crack eggs into water. Simmer until eggs are softly cooked, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove eggs from water, drain briefly and place atop hash.
POTATOES TOPPED WITH SMOKED SALMON AND FENNEL
Categories Fish Potato Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Salmon Fennel Healthy Sour Cream Simmer Gourmet
Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cover potatoes with salted water by 1 inch in a large saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool.
- Stir together salmon, fennel bulb, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Halve cooled potatoes and season cut sides with salt and pepper. Arrange, cut sides up, on a platter (if potatoes wobble, cut a thin slice off rounded bottoms), then dot each with 1/2 teaspoon sour cream. Mound salmon on top.
FENNEL-POTATO SOUP WITH SMOKED SALMON
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Potato Soy Appetizer Christmas Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber New Year's Day Salmon Fennel Fall Winter Healthy Christmas Eve Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add fennel, leek, and fennel seeds and cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add potatoes and 5 1/2 cups broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover with lid slightly ajar and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to pot and rewarm over medium heat, stirring often and thinning with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls for desired consistency. Season soup with salt and pepper.
- Divide soup among bowls. Garnish with smoked salmon and reserved chopped fennel fronds.
SMOKED SALMON, FENNEL AND GOAT CHEESE TOASTS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-81356
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix goat cheese, chopped tarragon, crushed fennel seeds, grated lemon peel and pepper in small bowl to blend. Set aside. Brush oil over both sides of bread. Arrange bread in single layer on large baking sheet. Bake until bread is just crisp, about 5 minutes per side. (Cheese mixture and toasts can be made 2 days ahead. Cover cheese mixture and chill. Cool toasts; store airtight at room temperature.) Spread cheese mixture over toasts. Top with salmon, trimming to fit. Garnish with lemon peel strips and tarragon sprigs. Arrange on platter and serve.
FENNEL VICHYSSOISE WITH SMOKED SALMON
From Bon Appetit. I had all the ingredients on hand to make this wonderful soup. This is great hot or cold, and makes a great first course for dinner. Worked as a hot lunch for me too. This makes 8 appy servings or 4 main dish.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a heavy pot.
- Add fennel, leek and fennel seeds until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add potatoes and 5 cups stock.
- Bring to boil, lower to simmer and cook 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to blend everything. (Alternately, you can add the soup to a blender in batches and return to the pot).
- Thin with extra stock if needed.
- Pour into bowls, garnish with smoked salmon and fennel fronds.
SMOKED SALMON & FENNEL SALAD WITH CAPER DRESSING
Steps:
- Combine fennel, rocket and cos lettuce in a large serving bowl. Toss in yellow peppers, cucumber, red onion and combine. Scatter baby capers and preserved lemon over the salad and arrange smoked salmon ribbons on top. Mix dressing ingredients together and drizzle over salad.
SMOKED SALMON AND FENNEL RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by lianbl88
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss fennel and fronds with lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Lay salmon on a serving plate, top with fennel mixture and drizzle with oil.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest salmon possible. Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a bright pink color.
- Use a good quality fennel pollen. This will give the salmon a delicate, anise-like flavor.
- Smoke the salmon in a cool, dry place. This will help to prevent the salmon from drying out.
- Let the salmon cool completely before slicing it. This will help to keep the salmon from falling apart.
- Serve the salmon with your favorite accompaniments. Some good options include lemon wedges, capers, and cream cheese.
Conclusion:
Fennel-smoked salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for a special occasion or a casual meal. With its delicate flavor and beautiful presentation, fennel-smoked salmon is sure to impress your guests.
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