Part of hosting a memorable holiday party is serving delicious appetizers to get the festivities started. Include Wild Alaskan smoked salmon in your menu; it’s a versatile ingredient that you can prepare in many creative ways. Here are a few ideas sure to appeal to your guests.

3 Ways to Prepare Smoked Salmon for Your Holiday Party

1. Mini Sandwiches

Here’s an appetizer that’s both light and satisfying! You’ll need thinly sliced rye bread, slices of wild Alaskan smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, chives, mint, black pepper, and grated lemon zest. To prepare, combine the herbs and zest with the cream cheese, then sprinkle black pepper on top. Spread the cheese onto the bread, and add the salmon and the other slice of bread. Cut the sandwiches into quarters and place them on a platter for an attractive holiday presentation.

2. Smoked Salmon Bites

To create crowd-pleasing bites, combine 3/4-cup of cream cheese, two tablespoons of Greek yogurt, lemon zest, grated garlic, a touch of sea salt, and a tablespoon each of lemon juice and dill. Place strips of smoked salmon on cucumber slices or crackers, then pipe the cream cheese mixture from a pastry bag on top. Add some black pepper and dill to finish.

3. Stuffed Pepperoncini

Wild Alaskan smoked salmon has a distinctive, rich flavor that pairs beautifully with spicy and pungent notes. Pepperoncini balances it nicely, creating a sharp and pleasant taste that will appeal to anyone with a savory tooth.

You’ll need a jar of drained pepperoncini, a package of softened cream cheese, crème fraîche, chives, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, and thinly sliced salmon. Slice the peppers lengthwise first. Then combine all of the other ingredients in a bowl and put the mix in a pastry bag. Fill the peppers, then wrap thin strips of salmon around them. Slide a toothpick through to hold it all together, and finish with a sprinkle of chives.

Before your next holiday party, make sure you have all of the ingredients you need, including delicious wild Alaskan smoked salmon from Alaska Sausage & Seafood. Located in Anchorage, the family-owned company also offers other delicacies that will wow your guests, like smoked halibut and Alaskan sausage. They ship products throughout the United States. Visit the website to browse their selection, or call them at (907) 562-3636 with any questions.