Smoked Salmon Bagel

There’s nothing quite like a smoked salmon (aka salmon) bagel! Garnish with herb cream cheese for a stunning breakfast, brunch or lunch.

When it comes to a lazy weekend brunch or deli-style lunch, smoked salmon comes to the rescue! There’s nothing better than a great one Bagels with smoked salmon Where smoked salmon, although there are some subtle differences, which we’ll discuss below). It’s a study in bold contrasts: homemade herbed cream cheese versus buttery smoked salmon, herbed dill versus salty capers, and of course, a juicy, perfectly toasted bagel. Guess what? You can make a next-level version of this treat at home. Or use our alternative option and make a deli style homemade smoked salmon cream cheese! Let’s go.

Ingredients for bagels with smoked salmon

The classic smoked salmon bagel is a deli specialty that combines buttered salmon with salty capers and cream cheese. It is also known as salmon or gravax, although technically salmon is salted salmon, which may or may not be smoked. But both types of salmon are usually served the same way: on a bagel with cream cheese and savory toppings. What you need for this smoked salmon bagel recipe:

• Fresh rolls
• Smoked salmon: Look for cold-smoked or smoked salmon (which has a soft texture), unsmoked salmon (which is flaky and looks more like cooked salmon).
• Cream cheese: This homemade herb cream cheese has the best herb flavor, but you can substitute regular cream cheese
• capers: Salted capers add a touch of salty flavor and are needed here (see below)
• Red onion: Another classic topping you can’t miss
• Sprigs of fresh dill: Dill adds a fresh flavor and completes the look
• lemon slice: Garnishing with a lemon wedge before eating adds just the right touch of acidity
• Optional toppings: Thinly sliced ​​English cucumber and tomato are also traditional on a smoked salmon bagel, but for us they’re not essential.

Variant: cream cheese with smoked salmon!

Want a twist on a smoked salmon bagel that uses the same flavors in a different way? Try the Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagels! This savory spread combines cream cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh dill and smoked salmon for a hearty, salty, deli-style spread. Make it in place of the standard or use it with the herb cream cheese as another option! Go to Smoked Salmon Spread.

Why capers and salmon go together

Capers are often paired with fish like smoked salmon or baked fish because they add a salty, salty kick that complements that protein. what are they exactly Capers are a berry of the caper bush, a plant native to the Mediterranean region. They are round and dark green-grey, about the size of a peppercorn. You can find them in Italian and Mediterranean recipes.

Capers are served marinated and always sold in a long, thin glass. Find the capers for this smoked salmon bagel in the condiments next to the olives in the grocery store. Or check in the international aisle near Italian goods. PS You can use the rest with our favorite caper recipes like Lemon Caper Sauce, Pasta Puttanesca and more.

Bagel brunch platter ideas

This Smoked Salmon Bagel is perfect for a bagel brunch! Make a big platter of bagels and various types of cream cheese and bagel toppings, and it’s great for a leisurely brunch with friends. Or try it for Mother’s Day, baby showers, Easter, or more! Here are some ideas of what to have on hand for a bagel brunch:

• Toasted Bagels different flavors: plain, whole, onion, etc.
• smoked salmon
• Homemade cream cheese: Herb cream cheese, veggie cream cheese or smoked salmon cream cheese
• Whipped spreads: Whipped ricotta or whipped cottage cheese
• nut butter: Peanut butter, almond butter, nut butter, cashew butter, pistachio butter, or pecan butter
• Honey
• Vegetables like red onion, capers, tomato, English cucumbers or radishes
• Berries like strawberries, blackberries and blueberries
• Pineapple, orange, banana, apple or pear slices

More smoked salmon recipes

Do you like smoked salmon? Here are some other smoked salmon recipes you’ll love: