Top 10 salmon recipes
From smoked to skewered, here are 10 great ways to get your essential omega-3s and vital vitamins.
Salmon and sunblush ketchup
Bringing the Italian sunshine in the form of sunblush tomatoes and basil and, er, British chip shop memories in the form of mushy peas, this dish is a real rainbow on a plate (see above). What a great way to usher in the summer.
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Salmon with samphire
Salmon and new potatoes are a go-to combination when thinking about seafood. But you can take things a step further by smashing up the potatoes with spicy watercress and serving with a side of samphire to add 'salt and pepper' flavours.
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Salmon and prawn chowder
The recipe from Signe Johansen uses a rich chowder base spiced with star anise, saffron and allspice, then adds double cream along with chunks of salmon and soft new potatoes. Good in warmer weather as a starter or as a winter main.
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Whole roast salmon
This recipe, also from Signe Johansen, is a traditional way of serving up salmon for Christmas in Scandinavia. That said, the salad is suited to summer appetites, as is the soft pink flesh of a roast salmon. And it's also phenomenally good-looking, making it a great way to cater for a big group.
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Salmon hummus
Not the most conventional use of fish, but salmon makes for an healthy take on snack-dip champion hummus. Using chickpeas, tahini and garlic, plus a tin of our fishy friend, this hummus will quickly become a party favourite. Serve with a salad garnish and warm sliced pitta bread.
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Salmon skewers
Break out the barbecue! Then, as the rainclouds inevitably sweep in, put it back in the shed and light up the grill. Bad weather is no excuse to miss out on these exceptional salmon skewers, marinated in maple syrup, pomegranate juice and celery salt.
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Salmon tart
James Martin's salmon tart is a great family supper, served hot with mash and greens or cold the next day for your packed lunch. Use mild to medium cheddar, as mature will overpower the salmon, and the freshest thyme you can find.
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Cheese soufflé with smoked salmon
So light and fluffy it's practically floating away, this airy soufflé is flavoured with parsley and cheddar cheese, with strips of smoked salmon hiding in the middle. Soufflé can take a little practice to make, but you can get a real sense of achievement when you get it perfectly right.
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Salmon with kohlrabi slaw
Seared salmon with a side of kohlrabi and fennel slaw and a sauce made with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, flavoursome black olives and diced shallots. A fresh dish for spring or summer that makes the most of unusual vegetables to boot.
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