Name: Hot-Smoked Salmon with Salted Yogurt and Fennel
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided; Kosher salt; 3 Tbsp. whole grain mustard; 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped capers; 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling; 1 large fennel bulb; 2 lb. hot-smoked salmon; Freshly ground black pepper

Hotsmoked salmon with salted yogurt and fennel.

Photo by Marcus Nilsson, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

Hot-smoked salmon is sold wherever you purchase gravlax and other cured fish; in the supermarket it’s probably stocked alongside packages of smoked trout.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided

Kosher salt

3 Tbsp. whole grain mustard

2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped capers

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling

1 large fennel bulb

2 lb. hot-smoked salmon

Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1
Mix yogurt and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt.
Step 2
Mix mustard, capers, and 2 Tbsp. oil in another small bowl. Set dressing aside.
Step 3
Cut fennel stems away from bulb, then cut fronds away from stems; you’ll use each part, but they’re prepped separately. Thinly slice stems crosswise and place in a medium bowl. Coarsely tear fennel fronds until you have about 1 cup and add to bowl. Remove tough outer layers from fennel bulb; discard. Slice bulb in half, then thinly slice crosswise; add to bowl. Add 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, season with salt, and toss to coat.
Step 4
Divide seasoned yogurt among plates and use a spoon to spread it out. Using your hands, break salmon into big flakes and arrange over yogurt. Spoon mustard dressing over salmon and scatter fennel salad on top. Drizzle with more oil and season with lots of pepper.

TagsYogurt Dairy Smoked Salmon Salmon Fish Seafood Fennel Root Vegetable Vegetable Main Lunch Dinner Brunch Gluten Free Nut Free Keto Quick Weeknight Meals No-Cook Bon Appétit

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