CITRUS MARINATED SMOKED SALMON, an easy and quick main dish or appetizer, perfect for New Year’s Eve or Christmas, made in just a few minutes, light and delicious.
If you want to impress everyone without spending hours in the kitchen, prepare a “fancy” appetizer like citrus marinated smoked salmon, this marinade is the perfect solution. Just a few slices of salmon, orange, lime, and lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and some fresh herbs. The flavor is fresh, delicate, and festive, ideal to serve on crostini or directly on the plate.
You can also prepare it in advance: let the smoked salmon marinate for half an hour and your guests won’t be able to resist. It’s light, elegant, quick to prepare and pairs perfectly with sparkling white wines or champagne for a light toast.
Join me in the kitchen today, we have citrus marinated smoked salmon.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's Eve, Christmas
Ingredients
- 8.8 oz smoked salmon
- orange zest
- lemon zest
- lime zest
- orange juice
- lemon juice
- lime juice
- black pepper
- green peppercorns
- arugula
Steps
Finely grate the zest of orange, lemon (and lime if you use it), being careful not to take the white part.
Place everything in a bowl and squeeze half an orange, half a lemon, and the lime, add oil and pepper, and mix well.
Add chopped or sliced salmon, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.
Place the arugula on the serving plate, arrange the salmon, dress with the marinade, add a sprinkle of pepper, if you like, and citrus zests.
Bon appétit
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CITRUS MARINATED SMOKED SALMON
Tips
Don’t overdo the juice: salmon is already delicate and smoked.
Great served with dark bread, crostini, thinly sliced fennel or salad.
For a more festive touch, add some crushed pink peppercorns or a drizzle of acacia honey.
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FAQ CITRUS MARINATED SMOKED SALMON
Can I prepare citrus smoked salmon at the last minute?
Absolutely yes! Prepare and dress it with the marinade, no resting needed.
How can I visually enhance this dish?
You can add pink peppercorns, raspberries, avocado, fennel, orange pieces.
How should it be stored?
In a plate covered with plastic wrap for a couple of days, and I do not recommend freezing it, it loses all its qualities.
Can I substitute the salmon with something else?
Certainly! You can use swordfish carpaccio, beef, or cheeses and dress with the same marinade.
How to serve citrus marinated smoked salmon?
On crostini, salads, or as an elegant appetizer in small glasses.
Does it require cooking?
Absolutely not! It’s a cold dish, no cooking involved.
