Hot smoked sockeye salmon is the perfect smoky-tasting protein to enjoy in any meal, any time of day. The intensely rich taste and flaky texture of hot smoked salmon adds a bold touch to any recipe.
Smoked in aromatic hardwoods at 180F, this salmon is a savory choice to flake over greens or a grain salad, a hearty addition to a breakfast charcuterie board, or a ready-to-eat protein that you can fold into your favorite creamy pasta sauce — the options are endless.
Smoked Sockeye Salmon and Eggs
Smoked sockeye salmon is synonymous with breakfast time. But hot smoked sockeye salmon is different from the sockeye salmon you know, with a flaky, cooked texture.
Like cold smoked sockeye, hot smoked sockeye is great on a bagel, too. There are also many other ways to enjoy hot smoked sockeye for breakfast. Treat yourself to a charcuterie board with a few slices of hot smoked sockeye, boiled eggs, and seeded crackers. Or, try folding flakes of hot smoked sockeye into deviled eggs, or even a creamy egg salad. Whichever way you choose, it’s sure to be a perfect way to start the day.
Congee with Hot Smoked Sockeye
Congee, a style of rice porridge in Chinese cuisine, is a perfect backdrop for the intensely deep flavors of hot smoked sockeye salmon. It’s guaranteed to make your breakfast a savory delight. Top this porridge with roasted sesame oil, scallions, furikake, and nori to take a plain bowl of rice to a whole new level.
Our recipe for Congee with Hot Smoked Sockeye includes:
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Short-grain white rice
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Roasted sesame oil
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Eggs
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Soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
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Mirin
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Rice wine vinegar
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Scallions
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Furikake or nori sheets
Herby Pasta Salad with Hot Smoked Sockeye Salmon and Broccoli
Fold hot smoked sockeye salmon, crisp broccoli, and fresh herbs into a creamy sauce for a light, refreshing pasta salad that’s done in 20 minutes. It’s excellent as a quick lunch or as a cold meal you can stash in the fridge for easy eating all week.
Our recipe for Creamy Hot Smoked Sockeye Salmon Pasta Salad includes:
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Dried pasta (fusilli or similar)
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Broccoli
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Sour cream
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Mayo
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Lemon juice
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Dijon mustard
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Red wine vinegar
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Chopped dill and/or chive
Hot Smoked Salmon and Lentil Bowl
This lentil bowl topped with hot smoked sockeye salmon is a low-effort, high-protein meal that’s a bounty of flavor and texture. Stirring in some nuts and seeds, fresh herbs, creamy goat cheese, and a homemade vinaigrette makes this dish come together with salt, acid, and heat. This umami-forward, filling meal can be made in no time on a busy weeknight, meal-prepped ahead for a week of nutritious, nourishing lunches or tossed together quickly as picnic fare.
Our recipe for our Hot Smoked Salmon and Lentil Bowl includes:
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Red wine vinegar
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Shallots and garlic
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Dijon
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Honey
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French or black lentils, cooked
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Cherry tomatoes
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Nuts or seeds of your choice
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Chevre (soft goat cheese)
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Fresh mint or dill
Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Hot Smoked Sockeye Sauce 
There’s something about the creaminess of this sauce that pairs so well with the bold flavor of hot smoked sockeye salmon. The decadent sauce combines ricotta, heavy whipping cream, and parmesan to complement the intense smokiness of the salmon. Zucchini is the perfect green vegetable with its mild, sweet flavor to round out a meal that comes together in 20 minutes.
Our recipe for Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Hot Smoked Sockeye Sauce includes:
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Shallot and garlic
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Zucchini
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Heavy whipping cream
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Ricotta cheese
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Parmesan cheese
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Tarragon (or other herbs you like)
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Pasta
