Note: I was sent an affiliate box of Oshēn Salmon’s Date Night Box in order to make this Homemade Smoked Salmon Board post. Opinions are mine alone.
You know I love a good appetizer board, especially this time of year. Charcuterie and cheese boards have always been my go-to for guests, largely because I can keep most ingredients on hand, so it makes it easy to throw something together. (I totally have an entire drawer in my fridge dedicated to cheese, so yeah, I’m usually prepared for an impromptu cheese board.)
But, as we’ve seen in recent years, boards have expanded quite a long way from your traditional charcuterie boards. So when Oshēn Salmon reached out with some awesome sounding recipes, including one for a homemade hot smoked salmon, my mind when right to making a Smoked Salmon Board.
Before I jump into the recipe, I wanted to share a bit about Oshēn Salmon. Oshēn Salmon is a salmon delivery company serving sustainably raised salmon to consumers nationwide in eco-friendly packaging.
Oshēn arrives seven days fresher than any retailer, which is a huge plus in my book!
The team behind Oshēn set out to reframe the salmon-in-a-box concept into something more meaningful and aspirational. Everything from the packaging to the sustainable aquaculture practices, Oshēn’s mission is to lead the industry toward a cleaner environment for all.
Back to the board! This Homemade Smoked Salmon Board is inspired by the impressive spread my in-laws tend to lay out for holiday breakfasts. Instead of a breakfast spread to layer on bagels, this version is more appetizer-like, perfect for brunch or as a party app. Also, instead of store-bought smoked salmon, I made my own hot smoked salmon, using Oshen Salmon’s recipe. The best part is you can make it right in your oven, no smoker needed!
Ingredients:
Hot Smoked Salmon:
- 2 pounds fresh salmon fillets (Oshen Salmon’s Date Night Box is the perfect size for this)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons liquid smoke
Smoked Salmon Board:
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 plum tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup hummus, such as everything bagel hummus (optional)
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for the salmon
- 1/2 cup bagel chips
- 2 slices marble rye, cut into eighths