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Cold smoked salmon

Calories & nutrition facts

173
calorieskcal per 100 g
Protein20 g
Carbs1.3 g
Fat9.8 g

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV
  • Calories 173 kcal —
  • Protein 20 g 40%
  • Carbohydrate 1.3 g 0%
  • Fat 9.8 g 13%
  • Saturated fat 1.4 g 7%
  • Fibre 0 g 0%
  • Sugars 0 g —

Questions about Cold smoked salmon

Is cold-smoked salmon cooked, or can you eat it straight from the pack?

It is cured and smoked at a low temperature, so it is not cooked through. It is ready to eat straight from the pack.

How do you add cold-smoked salmon to pasta without it going tough?

Cook the pasta and finish the sauce first, then take the pan off the heat and fold in torn strips just before serving. The residual warmth is enough to take the chill off.

What do you serve cold-smoked salmon with?

For a familiar UK-style meal, put it in a bagel with cream cheese, or serve it with scrambled eggs on toast. It also works on blinis with crème fraîche as a canapé.

How long does cold-smoked salmon keep once the pack is open?

Keep it covered in the fridge at 5°C or below and follow the pack’s use-within instructions; many packs say to eat it within two days of opening. Don’t eat it after its use-by date.

Can you freeze cold-smoked salmon?

Yes. Freeze it before its use-by date, well wrapped, then defrost it in the fridge and use it within 24 hours.

What can you use instead of cold-smoked salmon in a bagel?

Smoked trout is a close swap: it brings a similar smoky flavour and works with cream cheese and cucumber. Its texture is usually firmer, so flake it rather than folding it into broad slices.

Is cold-smoked salmon the same as gravlax?

No. Both are cured, but gravlax is typically cured with salt, sugar and dill without being smoked; cold-smoked salmon is smoked after curing.

Source: slv 1269 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded