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Smoked Salmon?

goodstuff — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:16:36 GMT

Every once in a while I get into the mood for smoked salmon on bagels with cream cheese and buy a small pack of smoked salmon -- quite expensive on a per pound basis. I enjoyed some for breakfast this morning -- delicious! Recently my grocery store started carrying "lox trimmings" -- store-packed scraps and cuttings of smoked salmon in a larger package, much cheaper per pound. However, this product has a quick expiration date and I would never manage to eat all of the package before it went bad.

My question: Can you freeze smoked salmon? Are there other ways to use it besides the classic way with cream cheese on bagels? Looking for some different ideas here.......

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jackthebear — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:53:19 GMT

yes you can freeze it

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sciencegeek_1 — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:56:26 GMT

Yes it's freezable.

Before modern refrigeration, people used to smoke and salt fish to preserve it. Things are different now, aren't they.

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wagirl — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 18:03:50 GMT

How about in scrambled eggs or in a dip? I would ask to taste the store brand first tho. I hate buying something without tasting it and then having to toss it. But then I would take it back and get my $ back before throwing it away. My grocery store makes from scratch, salmon cakes, using ONLY 4 ingredients and they are incredible. They had a set up next to the seafood case where a gal was cooking them and offering bites. That's what sold me!! I buy a few every time I go there for my freezer. So good!!!!!

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DiAnne — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 18:06:13 GMT

I have never frozen it but a couple of other ways to use it are:

Smoked salmon quiche

Add to scrambled eggs with some small cubes of cream cheese just at the very end of cooking. Sprinkle with fresh dill.

Add to cream cheese with sliced green onion and some seasonings and serve with crackers for spreading. Yum!

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Desertdi — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 18:08:02 GMT

My Jewish deli moved from a "street corner shop" into a major shopping mall........Ugh.....travel, parking, crowds. I need to find a new source. By the way.....I like lox on New York rye.....just plain.

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depglass — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 18:08:46 GMT

I did some salmon in the Masterbuilt smoker a couple weeks ago. Both DH and I thought it was great. No worry about leftovers in this house.

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glmama — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 19:12:38 GMT

Just wanted to chime in and say that I, too, loved smoked salmon. But I'm the only one in the family who does. So I buy a small amount every once in a great while and use it on a bagel with cream cheese, or with scrambled eggs. I never knew I could freeze it--makes perfect sense, of course, but thanks for the tip!

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Eliana — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 03:04:36 GMT

One of my favorite restaurants has a platter of smoked salmon, Boursin cheese, cucumber slices, capers and different types of crackers, with lemon wedges to squeeze on if you like. It's my very favorite item there.

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Foggy morning — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 03:22:26 GMT

It's been awhile but I have smoked salmon. I would share it and in no time it was gone. I think most of it was just eaten plain, but I think it's great in a pasta salad. Never had any left to freeze.

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colliemom4 — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 03:26:17 GMT

We love it.

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seamus2 — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 03:38:19 GMT

Something that I like to make that is really scrumptious is a LEO - aka lox, eggs and onions. The way I make it is to saute some chopped onions in a frying pan, add pieces of lox and sauté with onions for about 10 seconds. Then add the eggs and scramble. Note that I beat the eggs with some light cream before scrambling. Serve with a really good, fresh garlic bagel and it's just about the most wonderful meal for any time of day!

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goodstuff — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:54:05 GMT

I often use a little leftover baked salmon in scrambled eggs with cheese -- in fact, DH and I had baked salmon fillets last night, I I enjoyed salmon and eggs this morning, with buttered grits and a big glass of seasoned V8 juice and coffee. I've never tried the stronger-flavored smoked salmon in eggs, though. I will try it soon! I will also try freezing smoked salmon and see how that goes.

Thanks for the suggestions, ladies!

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Sunshine — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:52:45 GMT

I had lox and cream cheese on a bagel for breakfast today. Was only going to eat half of it, but I ate the whole thing. Costco sells great lox and their onion bagels are yummy too. We freeze lox all the time.

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bonnielu — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:10:56 GMT

Costco has a great selection. But it is a big portion. Have to share it with friends or freeze it.

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mousiegirl — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:42:14 GMT

I was wondering about this also, but apparently, it can be frozen. I buy it at Costco, there are quite a few varieties, so it's good to know that it can be frozen. Costo has the best bagels also, though I am not an expert, the seeded are great with cream cheese and smoked salmon, or anything else.

ETA: It can be used in a pasta sauce, I would make a cream sauce.

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madcity411 — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 22:28:09 GMT

It's great on crackers! Love the Norwegian smoked the best. Yum!!!

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Gioiella — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:44:56 GMT

I usually eat bagels and lox several times a week - I also love scrambled eggs and lox on a bagel - but one of my favorite things is a smoked salmon quesadilla. You can find dozens of recipes if you search online.