Christmas salmon recipes

Gravadlax makes a stunning prepare-ahead starter or centrepiece for your New Year festivities

A chunky fish terrine that's easy to make and delicious with toasted sweet bagels

This smart cocktail and these simple canapés will get the party started with maximum fun and minimum fuss

A sophisticated salmon starter that your guests will adore...

Try a Scandinavian approach to your smoked fish by adding dill, horseradish, lemon and red onion - great as part of a sharing platter

Make this posh starter ahead of time and serve up with salad and melba toast

These super-sized buckwheat pancakes make a great dinner party or festive starter for sharing

Irish potato cakes, or farls, make a delicious base for these smoked salmon, cream cheese and caperberry canapés - simply slice into squares and serve

Salmon and walnuts make an unusual marriage, but the flavours and textures work together really well. A great starter or light lunch

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

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

Get creative with your canapés. These fresh and light smoked fish bites are easy to make and even easier to eat

A potato gratin with dill and gravadlax, layered and baked, this very easy recipe is a good post-Christmas dish. You could also make it with smoked salmon

A light salmon starter with a crisp salad and honey and mustard dressing. No cooking required, just gravadlax or smoked salmon plus fresh seasonal produce

Spice up a favourite breakfast with a little Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce, the perfect antidote for the morning after a big night of celebrations

This fresh, seasonal dish with cured salmon and citrus fruit is as delicious as it is pretty on the plate. Delicately When it comes to Christmas starters, think pink!