Marlee Seafood: Delicious Ways to Enjoy Hot & Cold Smoked Salmon

Marlee Seafood: Delicious Ways to Enjoy Hot & Cold Smoked Salmon

Whether you're preparing an elegant brunch, a quick midweek dinner, or a show-stopping entrée for guests, Marlee Seafoods' premium smoked salmon range at Gertrude Grocer offers convenience without compromising on quality or flavour.

We stock both hot smoked salmon and cold smoked salmon — each with their own unique texture and culinary uses. Sustainably sourced and beautifully cured, they’re an effortless way to add protein, omega-3s, and rich smoky depth to your winter dishes.

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What’s the Difference?

  • Cold Smoked Salmon: Thinly sliced, silky, and cured at low temperatures. Ideal for salads, bagels, and canapés.

  • Hot Smoked Salmon: Flaky, moist, and cooked through with a stronger smoky flavour. Perfect for tossing into warm dishes or enjoying on its own.


5 Inspiring Recipes with Marlee Smoked Salmon

1. Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

A comforting weeknight dinner ready in under 20 minutes.

You’ll need:

  • Marlee cold smoked salmon, sliced

  • Gertrude Grocer pasta (Delverde or Don Antonio)

  • Crème fraîche or thickened cream

  • Lemon zest, dill, and cracked black pepper

How to:
Cook pasta until al dente. In a pan, gently warm crème fraîche, lemon zest, and chopped dill. Add smoked salmon at the end and toss through pasta. Serve with extra cracked pepper and lemon wedges.


2. Hot Smoked Salmon & Winter Grain Salad

Hearty, healthy, and packed with texture.

You’ll need:

  • Marlee hot smoked salmon, flaked

  • Cooked farro or quinoa

  • Roasted pumpkin, kale, and walnuts

  • Feta or goat cheese

  • Olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard

How to:
Combine grains, roasted veggies, and greens in a bowl. Flake in hot smoked salmon and toss with vinaigrette made from olive oil, cider vinegar, and mustard. Top with feta.


3. Smoked Salmon Breakfast Bagel

A classic café-style breakfast made at home.

You’ll need:

  • Marlee cold smoked salmon

  • Cream cheese

  • Red onion slices, capers, and dill

  • Toasted bagel or sourdough

How to:
Spread cream cheese on a warm toasted bagel. Layer smoked salmon, thin red onion, capers and fresh dill. Add lemon juice for brightness.


4. Hot Smoked Salmon Fishcakes

Crispy, golden and ideal for lunch or dinner.

You’ll need:

  • Marlee hot smoked salmon

  • Mashed potato

  • Spring onion, parsley, and lemon zest

  • Egg, breadcrumbs

How to:
Mix flaked salmon with mash, herbs, and zest. Shape into patties, coat in breadcrumbs, and shallow fry until golden. Serve with aioli or yoghurt-dill sauce and a simple green salad.


5. Smoked Salmon & Ricotta Tart

Perfect for entertaining or a light lunch.

You’ll need:

  • Store-bought pastry or shortcrust base

  • Marlee cold smoked salmon

  • Ricotta, eggs, and cream

  • Fresh chives, lemon zest

How to:
Blind bake pastry. Fill with ricotta mixture and layer smoked salmon through. Bake until golden and set. Top with chives and serve warm or cold.


Why We Choose Marlee Seafoods

We proudly stock Marlee Seafoods for their consistent quality, freshness, and commitment to sustainability. Whether you're meal-prepping, entertaining, or cooking a nourishing meal for the family, their smoked salmon products are versatile and full of flavour.


Shop Local, Eat Well

You’ll find Marlee hot and cold smoked salmon in-store at Kensington and Carlton, or order online for Click & Collect.

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