Merles Horseradish Salmon Log Recipes

MERLE'S HORSERADISH SALMON LOG

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix together the salmon, cream cheese, onion, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and liquid smoke in a medium bowl.
• Chill the salmon mixture at least 1 hour; shape into an 8 X 2 inch log.
• Combine nuts and dill; roll log in the nut mixture.
• Chill at least 2 hours more or overnight.

SALMON WITH CRISPY HORSERADISH CRUST

Steps:

• Check that all bones have been removed from filets. In a small bowl, cream together butter and horseradish with a spoon. Stir in breadcrumbs and combine well. Season salmon and mound breadcrumb mixture on top and press down to cover top of salmon. Preheat broiler. Heat oil in nonstick skillet. Lay salmon pieces into skillet and cook over medium high heat until browned on bottom. Slide under broiler and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown on top. Keep warm in oven until ready for service.

GRILLED SALMON FILLETS WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce:
• Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For salmon:
• Spray grill rack generously with nonstick spray. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk oil, horseradish, soy sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper in another small bowl. Brush oil mixture over both sides of salmon fillets. Grill salmon just until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer salmon to plates. Serve with sauce.

BAKED HORSERADISH SALMON

Steps:

• Place salmon skin side down in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the butter, horseradish, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper; spread over salmon. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

SALMON UNDER HORSERADISH MERINGUE

Steps:

• Put the yogurt in a strainer lined with a double layer of paper towels. Set the strainer over a bowl, place in the refrigerator and let drain for 3 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Coat a baking dish, large enough to hold the fillets in a single layer, with the butter. In a bowl, combine the drained yogurt, horseradish and teaspoon of salt.
• Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Add the sugar and continue to beat until they form stiff peaks. Carefully fold in the seasoned yogurt.
• Lay the salmon in the baking dish and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the pepper. Cover each fillet with i of the meringue. Bake until the fish is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Divide among 4 plates and sprinkle with dill. Serve immediately.

FANTASTIC SALMON LOAF (SALMON PARTY LOG)

Steps:

• Drain and flake salmon, removing skin and bones.
• Combine salmon with next six ingredients; mix thoroughly.
• Chill several hours.
• Combine pecans and parsley (or, just use parsley, I never use pecans).
• Shape salmon mix in 8x2 inch log; roll in nut mix; chill well.
• Serve with Crackers.