
Smoked Salmon Recipe
Cold-smoked salmon, basil dressing, red onions and capers.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Basil Dressing
In a blender, combine fresh basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- 2
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes to reduce their sharpness. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Assemble the Dish
On a serving platter, arrange the cold-smoked salmon slices. Drizzle the basil dressing over the salmon.
- 4
Garnish
Top the salmon with the sliced red onion and sprinkle with capers. Add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately as an appetizer or light meal.





