Merles Horseradish Salmon Log Food

MERLE'S HORSERADISH SALMON LOG

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix together the salmon, cream cheese, onion, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and liquid smoke in a medium bowl.
• Chill the salmon mixture at least 1 hour; shape into an 8 X 2 inch log.
• Combine nuts and dill; roll log in the nut mixture.
• Chill at least 2 hours more or overnight.

HORSERADISH BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Whizz the bread into crumbs in a food processor. Add the horseradish and thyme, then season and mix well.
• Put the salmon in one layer in a lightly oiled baking dish. Press the crumbs on to the flesh, then bake for 10-12 mins.
• Meanwhile, put the cabbage in a large pan with a little salt and pour in boiling water to come halfway up. Cover and cook for 8-10 mins until tender. Drain well, then return to the pan with the yogurt and plenty of black pepper. Reheat gently. Pile the cabbage onto plates and serve with the salmon.

FANTASTIC SALMON LOAF (SALMON PARTY LOG)

Steps:

• Drain and flake salmon, removing skin and bones.
• Combine salmon with next six ingredients; mix thoroughly.
• Chill several hours.
• Combine pecans and parsley (or, just use parsley, I never use pecans).
• Shape salmon mix in 8x2 inch log; roll in nut mix; chill well.
• Serve with Crackers.

SALMON WITH CRISPY HORSERADISH CRUST

Steps:

• Check that all bones have been removed from filets. In a small bowl, cream together butter and horseradish with a spoon. Stir in breadcrumbs and combine well. Season salmon and mound breadcrumb mixture on top and press down to cover top of salmon. Preheat broiler. Heat oil in nonstick skillet. Lay salmon pieces into skillet and cook over medium high heat until browned on bottom. Slide under broiler and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown on top. Keep warm in oven until ready for service.

APRICOT - HORSERADISH SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat grill on HIGH 10 minutes.
• Combine fruit spread, pepper and horseradish sauce in bowl, set aside.
• Brush tops of salmon with mixture.
• Turn grill to medium heat. Place skin side down onto lightly oiled grill (DO NOT turn).
• Cook 12 -15 minutes until internal temp is 130 degrees. Remove salmon, leaving the skin on the grill.
• CEDAR PLANK OPTION: soak cedar plank 1 hour in water. Place salmon on plank, and put into grill, close cover and cook as above.

SMOKED SALMON SPREAD WITH PEARS AND HORSERADISH

Steps:

• Flake the salmon into small pieces.
• peel, core and dice the pear(s) and sprinkle them with lemon or lime juice, set aside.
• In a Foodprocessor mix the cream cheese, yoghurt and horseradish, remove to a serving bowl.
• Fold in the diced pears and flaked salmon, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
• Garnish with lettuce, lemon wedges and herbs, chill for a few minutes.