Smoked Salmon Muffins

These smoked salmon muffins are super easy to make and are the perfect breakfast, brunch, lunch or snack at any time of day.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• The simplicity – these smoked salmon muffins are so easy to make, just mix and bake really.
• A wee bit of luxury – there is always something luxurious about smoked salmon whether you are serving it in sandwiches, with scrambled eggs or just on its own.
• These smoked salmon muffins are economical to make as you can use those packets of smoked salmon trimmings to make the muffins.

I love smoked salmon, it’s one of those staples I buy whenever it is reduced in the shops and always have packets of it in the freezer.

It can make any simple dish just a wee bit special and these smoked salmon muffins are a case in point.

Ingredients for smoked salmon muffins

There aren’t many ingredients required to make these simple salmon muffins. In fact they are very much store cupboard basics you will no doubt have in the larder and fridge already.

Smoked salmon – You can use those packs of smoked salmon trimmings to make these muffins or use up some salmon you have saved from before and stashed in the fridge or freezer.

Flour – I’ve used self-raising flour (cake flour in USA) to make my muffins so they get a nice rise.

Liquid – you need some form of fat to make muffins and I’ve opted for olive oil, you will also require some milk, I’ve just used semi-skimmed milk as that’s what I have in the fridge. Use whatever milk you have on hand.

Egg – use free-range eggs please whenever possible.

Flavours – I have added some Dijon mustard and chives to my smoked salmon muffins. Dill works just as well as chives if you happen to have some to hand.

The complete list of ingredients and full instructions for making this recipe can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make smoked salmon muffins

As I said before this is a really easy recipe to make. In fact it is just one of those two-step recipes that anyone can handle, even those who are kitchen-phobic.

Firstly you are going to mix all your ingredients for the smoked salmon muffins in a big bowl and stir everything together well.

If you don’t happen to have ready-made muffin cases to hand. Not something I tend to have in the kitchen. You can very easily make your own as I have here.

Simply cut out squares of baking parchment quite a bit bigger than the holes in your muffin tin and snip into the corners almost to the centre with scissors.

Press these into your muffin tray and you are good to go.

Fill each muffin wrapper in the tray with your batter to about halfway so they have plenty of space to rise and fill the cases.

Bake your smoked salmon muffins for about 20 minutes or until well risen and golden.

How do you know when your smoked salmon muffins are ready?

You’ll know when the muffins are ready when they are risen and golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

How to serve smoked salmon muffins

These muffins should be allowed to cool just a little before serving them. Tempting though it is to grab them straight from the oven and eat them you might well burn yourself to wait just a little for them to cool but still be warm.

I like to serve my smoked salmon muffins with pesto mixed with cream cheese. This makes a really lush and decadent topping for them, rather like a savoury frosting.

You can use any pesto you like, I have a whole book on making over 50 different pestos – A Passion For Pesto, or here is an easy recipe for my Parsley and Almond pesto which works really well here.

or why not try my gorgeous Pesto Butter on your smoked salmon muffins.

If you don’t fancy anything pesto related then just go for plain old butter or cream cheese with your smoked salmon muffins or eat them just as they are.

How much does this make?

This recipe will make 6 smoked salmon muffins. Want more? Then just double up the recipe to suit however many folks you are serving.

How to store these muffins

Your smoked salmon muffins will keep for a couple of days in a box in the fridge. Just warm them up a little before serving.

You can freeze your smoked salmon muffins for up to 4 months. Defrost thoroughly and warm in the oven before serving.

Looking for more super easy salmon recipes to try? Then check these out before you go;

Cream of salmon soup

Salmon and strawberry salad

Baked salmon parcel (salmon en papilotte)

Oat crusted salmon

Salmon creme pot

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