Smoked Salmon Party Loaf Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S SALMON LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously butter a loaf pan.
• Melt butter over medium heat in a saute pan until bubbling. Toss in onion, give the pan a quick shake, and stir with a wooden spoon; cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and allow to cool.
• Place salmon in a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Add cracker crumbs, salt, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, rice vinegar, butter, and onions; mix and mash with a spatula or spoon until smooth.
• Separate eggs, adding whites to a clean glass, metal, or ceramic bowl and adding yolks to salmon mixture. Mix egg yolks and salmon until well combined.
• Whisk whites to medium stiff peaks. Gently fold into salmon mixture in 2 additions.
• Transfer salmon mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to even it out and shake and tap the pan to remove any air bubbles.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then carefully turn loaf out onto a cutting board. Slice and serve.

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.

SMOKED SALMON PARTY LOAF

Steps:

• With an electric mixer, beat 24 oz.
• cream cheese with the butter until blended.
• In another bowl, combine 4 oz.
• cream cheese and pesto.
• In another bowl, combine the smoked salmon and 4 oz.
• cream cheese.
• In another bowl, combine 4 oz.
• cream cheese with the chopped olives.
• In a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan lined with plastic wrap, spread 1 cup of butter/cream cheese mixture.
• Spread pesto/cream cheese mixture on top.
• Carefully, spread 1 cup of butter/ cream cheese mixture on top.
• Carefullly, spread smoked salmon mixture on top.
• Spread 1 cup of butter mixture on top.
• Spread olive mixture on top.
• Finally, carefully spread the last cup of butter mixture on top.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Press firmly and chill until cold and firm, at least 8 hours or up to 3 days.
• Dropping the individual layers with a teaspoon makes it easier to spread more evenly.
• To serve, remove top plastic and turn onto a platter.
• Slice and serve on individual plates.
• It's nice served with thin slices of bread, toast points, or crackers.

BREAKFAST SMOKED SALMON PLATTER

Steps:

• Artfully arrange the smoked salmon slices along two sides of a square platter. Arrange the lemon slices down the middle of the platter between the salmon slices, and spread the red onion slices over the lemon slices.
• Scatter the capers over the top of the platter, and place a small bunch of dill under the lemon slices at the top. Sprinkle with the pepper.

SALMON LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the salmon, cracker crumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly.
• Press the salmon mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes or until done.

SMOKED SALMON TOASTS

Steps:

• Slice 1 loaf seven-grain bread 1/4 inch thick; cut each slice into thirds. Toast the bread on a grill pan over high heat, then transfer to a cutting board, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top each piece with a slice of tomato, then spread with honey mustard. Top with smoked salmon and more mustard; sprinkle with pepper and fresh dill.

HOT-SMOKED SALMON PICNIC LOAF

Steps:

• Mix the mayo, mustard, lemon zest, dill and some seasoning in a bowl. Split the loaves in half lengthways and scoop out a little of the bread from the base of each loaf, giving you a hollow to fill.
• Spread the mustardy mayo over the bread. Toss the flaked salmon with the lemon juice and capers, and divide between the loaves, filling the hollow base of each. Top with cucumber, radish and salad leaves, then press the lid on top.
• Wrap each loaf in baking parchment, tie with string to secure, then place on a tray in the fridge. Weigh the loaves down by placing a chopping board and a few heavy cans on top. Leave for at least 2 hrs, or for up to 1 day before eating - this will press the loaves, making them easier to transport and eat. Pack into cool bags and slice into sandwiches when you are ready to eat.