Smoked salmon with horseradish cream

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Smoked salmon with horseradish cream is an elegant appetizer featuring thinly sliced, cold-smoked salmon served with a creamy sauce infused with the pungent heat of freshly grated horseradish. It typically includes a base like blinis, toast points, or cucumber slices, and is garnished with fresh dill, capers, or lemon. This combination is a classic in Nordic and Eastern European cuisines, particularly popular in Scandinavian countries and Russia.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and healthy fats from the salmon, with minimal carbohydrates unless served on bread or blinis. It provides excellent omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and selenium. A typical serving (without bread) ranges from 200-300 calories, depending on the portion size and cream sauce richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	20 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin D	12 mcg
Vitamin B12	4.5 mcg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	1.5 g
Selenium	32 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	7 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg

Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The pairing is a brilliant culinary contrast: the rich, smoky, and oily salmon is cut by the sharp, sinus-clearing heat of horseradish, creating a balanced and refreshing bite. Nutritionally, the omega-3s in salmon are known for anti-inflammatory benefits, while horseradish is a low-calorie root packed with antioxidants and vitamin C.