Smoked Salmon with Baked Potatoes

How to prepare baked potatoes?

Baked potatoes is one of the easiest ways to prepare potatoes. There are several methods to prepare them:

• In aluminum foil: This is one of the most well-known methods. To do this, prick the potatoes with a fork. Wrap the potatoes individually in aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes at 200°C (fan oven, 392 °F)
• Grilled in olive oil: This is the method I chose because I really like the crispness that this cooking method brings to the potatoes. I simply cut my potatoes in half lengthwise. Then I brushed them well with olive oil. I then placed them on a baking sheet lined with a baking mat. I then put them in the oven for 45 minutes at 200°C (fan oven, 392 °F). Depending on the size of your potatoes, you may need to bake them for a shorter time or longer. If the potatoes start to blacken, I cover them with a sheet of aluminum foil.

More potato recipes

• Crispy Smashed potatoes
• Healthy and Crispy French Fries
• Homemade Gnocchi with no Equipment

Have you ever tried homemade salmon gravlax? This taste similar to smoked salmon and is ideal for this recipe as well. Check out my recipe here.

Recipe for Smoked Salmon with Baked Potaotes

For 2 servings you need the following ingredients.

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes
• 200 g of smoked salmon
• 1/2 Cucumber, sliced
• Olive oil

For the yogurt and herb sauce

• 200 g Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
• 1 bunch of dill
• 4 stems of parsley
• 1/2 lime
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil

Are you missing an ingredient? Here are some tips on how to substitute certain ingredients.

Preparation

Wash the potatoes and cut them in half lengthwise. Brush the potatoes with olive oil. Then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a sheet of baking silicone.

Bake for 45 minutes at 200 °C (fan oven, 392 °F).

If your potatoes start to blacken, cover them with aluminum foil.

Meanwhile, prepare the yogurt and herb sauce. Chop dill and parsley finely. Mix them with the yogurt. Add a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix well.

On a plate, place the baked potatoes and a few slices of cucumber. Open them roughly with a fork. Spoon over the yogurt and herb sauce. Crumble the smoked salmon. Finish with a little dill, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute some of the ingredients ?

As with every blog post, here are some tips for substituting ingredients in this recipe:

• Potatoes : You can replace potatoes with sweet potatoes. They also go very well with smoked salmon and yogurt and herb sauce.
• Smoked Salmon Steak : Smoked salmon steak is thicker than sliced smoked salmon and adds texture to this recipe. If you can’t find any, you can substitute slices of smoked salmon, canned tuna, or fresh salmon baked in a pan or in the oven. This recipe is also very good with Gravlax.
• Dill and parsley: You can add or replace these with other fresh herbs such as mint, chives, coriander or chervil.

Can we prepare this Smoked Salmon with Baked Potatoes and in advance?

Yes, you can! You can cook the potatoes in advance. The sauce can also be prepared a few hours in advance without any problem. Then, just before serving, reheat your potatoes for 2 minutes in the microwave. You can also eat this dish cold.

It is an ideal dish for a take-away lunch.

How long will this Smoked Salmon with Baked Potatoes keep?

Baked potatoes can be stored for three days in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator. The yogurt and herb sauce can be kept for up to 48 hours. Smoked salmon can be kept for as long as the expiry date indicated on the package.

Can we freeze this Smoked Salmon with Baked Potatoes?

No, I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

If you have leftover potatoes, fry them in a pan with some vegetables the next day. This will make a quick and balanced meal. You can even add smoked salmon, if you have any left over.