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Salmon spread

Calories & nutrition facts

with spring onion and lemon

259
calorieskcal per 100 g
Protein12 g
Carbs1 g
Fat23 g

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV
  • Calories 259 kcal —
  • Protein 12 g 24%
  • Carbohydrate 1 g 0%
  • Fat 23 g 29%
  • Saturated fat 2 g 10%
  • Fibre 0.1 g 0%
  • Sugars 1 g —

Questions about Salmon spread

What do you serve salmon spread with?

Spread it on toast, oatcakes or crackers, or spoon it into a baked potato. Cucumber, watercress, lemon and black pepper all work well alongside it.

How do you make salmon spread at home?

Flake cooled, cooked salmon and mash it with soft cheese, a squeeze of lemon, chopped dill and black pepper. Chill it before serving, and keep any leftovers refrigerated.

Can you use salmon spread in a sandwich?

Yes. Spread it on bread and add cucumber or watercress for crunch; keep the sandwich chilled until you eat it.

How should you store salmon spread after opening?

Keep it in the fridge at 0–5°C and follow the pack’s instructions for how soon to use it. For a homemade version, refrigerate it promptly and eat it within two days.

Can you freeze salmon spread?

Cream-cheese-based salmon spread can become watery or grainy when thawed, so it is usually best made fresh. Freeze a packaged spread only if its instructions say it is suitable.

What can you use instead of salmon spread in a sandwich?

Mash tinned salmon with a little mayonnaise or soft cheese, lemon juice and black pepper. Salmon cream cheese is another easy swap.

Is salmon spread lower in energy than salmon pâté?

Salmon spread has 259 kcal per 100 g, compared with 355 kcal in salmon pâté. Salmon pâté has 30 g fat per 100 g, compared with 23 g in salmon spread.

Source: mvt 04.375 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded