Smoked salmon with Asian dressing

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

Simple seafood platter

Raid your local fishmongers for a selection to suit your budget and you have an instant impressive starter

Salmon & fennel en croute with watercress sauce

The perfect way to serve pastry for a light but filling meal

Dazzling beetroot-cured salmon

This salmon needs to be made at least three days ahead, which means very little work to do on Christmas day

Sesame salmon subs with cucumber pickle

Give salmon a new dimension with a golden crust of healthy seasame

Salmon & crisp prosciutto salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Prepare ahead and entertain numbers with ease

Hot salmon parcel

An eye-catching and impressive main course for your fish-loving friends – and best of all it can be made ahead

Noodle bowl salad

Fresh and healthy salad for picnic fare

Ultimate kedgeree

There are a million versions of kedgeree, but we reckon this is the best and easiest of the lot

Summer salmon with papaya salsa

Reader Leo Mewing shares his recipe for Australian-style salmon with teriyaki noodles and fruity salad – great for balmy nights

Toasted quinoa, lentil & poached salmon salad

Great if you’re following a low-cholesterol diet, this fresh plate of greens contains nutty, toasted supergrains and flavoursome lemon and herbs

Baked salmon & eggs

Do something different with your eggs and smoked salmon by baking into a bread roll for an extra special brunch