Christmas salmon recipes

For an elegant starter, maple-cured smoked salmon layered with seasoned soft cheese and cucumbers pickled in gin add a festive flourish

A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu

A hit of vodka gives this classic a new edge. Serve with a shot of vodka for full effect

Make this cured salmon and prawn dish as a classy starter for a dinner party. It takes a few days of prep, but it’s well worth it for the flavour that you get

Give your guests a fresh, light start to a dinner party meal with this glamorous, seasonal starter

Make this easy Swedish-inspired smoked salmon and spinach gratin with just four ingredients. Serve with potatoes and roasted beets – perfect for entertaining

Salmon and smoked haddock are perfect partners in this creamy, cheesy fish dish - freeze ahead and thaw for a make-ahead dinner party main

Make the most of winter citrus with this stunning, seasonal centrepiece for entertaining. It’s low effort but maximum flavour

This speedy salad can be whipped up as an impressive starter - the fish is completely lifted by contrasting flavours

For a simple, smart starter, just mix mayo with garlic, herbs and a squeeze of lime and serve with seafood and brown bread

Make this salmon centrepiece, encased in pastry and stuffed with ginger and raisins, for a special occasion. It's lovely served with a watercress salad

Balance out an oily fish, such as salmon, with homemade pickled cranberries. They also add a fun, Christmassy feel to the dish

A mix of chilli, lime, sesame and soy turns a traditional smoked salmon starter into a spicy taste sensation

Impress family and friends with our Scandinavian-inspired gratin with salmon, beetroot, potatoes and dill; a comforting bake that's perfect for entertaining

Serve this gravadlax-style salmon on Christmas morning with bagels, or for festive canapés. It's inspired by a New York deli breakfast

Divide a whole side of salmon into fillets, cover with a sticky citrus glaze, then bake for a festive dinner party crowd-pleaser

James Martin's stunning seafood starter is guaranteed to impress at any dinner party - layer with beetroot, orange and tangy horseradish cream

This dish of pastry-wrapped rice and fish is easy but impressive so it works well as a midweek meal or dinner party centrepiece

Layer fish with lemon cream cheese and a gravadlax dressing of brandy, dill and mustard for a sensational centrepiece

An impressive addition to any buffet, this puff pastry parcel is filled with fish in a creamy parsley, dill and lemon sauce

These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving

This delicious smoked salmon tart makes a light alternative for lunch