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Smoked salmon is a preparation done typically to a salmon fillet that has been cured and hot or cold smoked. It is considered a delicacy due to its high price.
In canapes, smoked salmon is a popular ingredient, often combined with lemon juice and cream cheese.
In North America, smoked salmon is sliced very thinly and served on bread with cream cheese or with sliced red onion, capers, and lemon.
In Europe, smoked salmon may be found thinly sliced or in thicker fillets, or sold as chopped "scraps" for use in cooking. Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon mixed in is another popular dish. Smoked salmon salad is a strong-flavored salad, with ingredients like iceberg lettuce, boiled eggs, tomato, olives, capers and leeks, and with flavored yogurt as a condiment.
In Europe. slices of smoked salmon are a popular appetizer, usually served with some kind of bread. In the United Kingdom, smoked salmon is typically eaten with brown bread and a squeeze of lemon.
In Jewish cuisine, smoked salmon plus cream cheese is usually put on a bagel.
Smoked salmon is sometimes used in sushi but not widely in Japan. It is more likely found in North American sushi bars.
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