9 smoked salmon starter recipes
Make the most of luxurious smoked salmon with our best-ever starter recipes from vol-au-vents to simple salads.
Looking for the best smoked salmon recipes? Showcase this fish in a warm vol-au-vent, a fresh salad or on top of a delicate blini.
For even more inspiration see a wider selection of starter recipes, complete with scallops, calamari and more. Or try more seafood ideas with our best prawn recipes, easy crab dishes and elegant lobster recipes.
Best smoked salmon starters
Hot-smoked salmon and courgette mini quiches
Smoked salmon is a great addition to any quiche. These little wonders look striking, are gorgeously crunchy and easy to put together. Great for picnics, canapés and savoury treats.
Cucumber, smoked salmon and avo stacks
These simple but impressive zesty avocado stacks are a quick and easy idea for a low-calorie, gluten-free dinner party starter.
Smoked salmon and cream cheese galettes
Serve these sesame seeded galettes topped with herby cream cheese and delicate smoked salmon as a starter or light lunch with some salad leaves.
Smoked salmon, beetroot and sorrel
Jackson Boxer serves this smart starter at his Hebrides-inspired Notting Hill restaurant, Orasay. Use fresh herbs to accompany the beetroot and drizzle with dill oil.
Hot-smoked salmon vol-au-vents
Make at-home entertaining even easier with these hot-smoked salmon vol-au-vents that can be rustled up ahead of time. Simply re-heat the pastry and assemble to serve!
Hot-smoked salmon salad with teriyaki dressing
A quick and easy recipe for hot-smoked salmon salad with teriyaki dressing. Ready in 20 minutes and under 500 calories.
Smoked salmon, herb and cream cheese stacks
Most people love smoked salmon so it makes a brilliant choice for party food. This quick, simple canapé layers smoked salmon with creamy mascarpone, zesty lemon and chives.
Smoked salmon pancakes with crème fraîche
Looking for a tasty appetiser to hand round at your next gathering? Chive pancakes are topped with smoked salmon, lemon, nonpareil capers and dill crème fraîche in this easy recipe.
Hot smoked salmon, double cress and potato salad platter
This colourful platter featuring flakes of smoked salmon, quails eggs with a honey-mustard dressing will serve a crowd of eight.
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