Greek Isle Style Alaskan Smoked Salmon Pizzette


Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 2 to 4

Ingredients:
10 oz. fresh pizza dough
1 Tablespoon olive oil
4 oz. regular or seasoned goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup thinly sliced green pepper
1/4 cup slivered red onion
1/2 cup pitted black or Kalamata olives, cut in half
4 oz. Alaska Smoked Salmon, sliced or chunked
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450°F.

Roll dough into 2 rounds (6-inches each); transfer to a baking sheet. Brush dough with olive oil. Sprinkle on and arrange half of the goat cheese, green pepper, red onion and olives on each pizzette. Add Alaska Smoked Salmon and sprinkle with lemon pepper. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and crisp.

Nutrients Per Serving: 618 calories, 33g total fat, 11g saturated fat, 49% calories from fat, 48mg cholesterol, 28g protein, 51g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 1751mg sodium, 360mg calcium and .2g omega-3 fatty acids.

Alaska Smoked Salmon Tart


Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 leeks, trimmed and chopped (about 2 cups)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives
8 oz. Alaska Smoked Salmon, flaked
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss or Emmenthaler cheese
2 Tablespoons dried regular or Italian bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (17 oz.) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon water

Directions:
In large pan, cook leeks and garlic in oil over medium heat until leeks are soft, stirring occasionally. (Add water, if necessary, to prevent scorching.) Stir in herbs; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

In a bowl, combine Alaska Smoked Salmon, cheese, bread crumbs and cayenne pepper. Lightly stir in vegetable mixture.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide and roll out puff pastry to fit 10-inch tart pan. Fit one pastry sheet into dish. Add filling; top with remaining pastry sheet. Trim and seal edges; brush with egg wash. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden.

Nutrients Per Serving: 574 calories, 39g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 61% calories from fat, 59mg cholesterol, 19g protein, 37g carbohydrate, 1.5g fiber, 551mg sodium, 270mg calcium and 2.4g omega-3 fatty acids.

Alaska Smoked Salmon Summer Pasta Salad


Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients:
8 oz. bow tie or penne pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
8 oz. Alaska Smoked Salmon, sliced or chunked
12 oz. blanched green or yellow beans, asparagus or zucchini, cooled slightly and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup julienne red bell pepper
3 Tablespoons sliced green onions
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh chopped dill
1 teaspoon sea salt or salt-free seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or dried sage leaves

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine pasta, Alaska Smoked Salmon and vegetables. In separate small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, dill and seasonings. Pour over salad and toss; refrigerate until serving.

Variation:
Add 2 to 3 ounces crumbled Bleu cheese or 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese just before serving.

Nutrients Per Serving: 376 calories, 17g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 40% calories from fat, 10mg cholesterol, 16g protein, 41g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 824mg sodium, 46mg calcium and .3g omega-3 fatty acids.

Alaska Smoked Salmon Capri Salad


Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Salad Ingredients:
1 package (7 to 10 oz.) salad greens: mâche or spinach, arugula, spring greens or chopped romaine
1 jar (14 oz.) quartered marinated artichoke hearts, reserving liquid
1 cup canned hearts of palm, cut in 1/2-inch slices
8 oz. Alaska Smoked Salmon, chunked
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced/chunked

Dressing Ingredients:
Reserved artichoke liquid (approximately 1/2 cup)
1 Tablespoon tarragon or white wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
Divide salad greens among four plates. Layer artichokes, hearts of palm, Alaska Smoked Salmon and avocado over greens. Whisk dressing ingredients in small pitcher/jar. Pour over salad just before serving.

Nutrients Per Serving: 454 calories, 40g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 75% calories from fat, 10mg cholesterol, 14g protein, 16g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 915mg sodium, 70mg calcium and .3g omega-3 fatty acids.