![]() Lox or Smoked Salmon: Use good quality fish.Although this is not a required step, a crispy, lightly golden brown bagel is quite irresistible. Toast the bagel: After cutting the bagel in half, toast the bagel.Softer cream cheese smears better than chilled cream cheese. Cream Cheese: Unless you buy whipped cream cheese, I suggest you remove the cream cheese from the fridge 20-30 minutes before serving.Top with sliced onion, capers and fresh dill or any of your preferred toppings.Top with thinly sliced lox or smoked salmon.Spread the cream cheese generously onto the bottom half of the toasted bagel.Cut the bagel in half lengthwise then, toast it (optional). ![]() How to Make Smoked Salmon Bagels with Cream Cheese Other Smoked Salmon Bagel Toppings: Sliced cucumbers, avocado, tomato slices, sliced radishes, baby spinach, arugula, chives, caviar.Lemon Slices or Lemon Wedges: A splash of tart fresh lemon juice goes perfect with the smoky fish.Fresh Dill Sprigs: Another classic that add freshness and color.They add a small pop of flavor that pairs well with the salmon. Capers: Out of all the bagel toppings, salty and briny capers are my favorite (I know, I know, weird).Cream Cheese: I prefer plain cream cheese as I think it compliments the rest of the ingredients best however, the burst of flavors of herb cream cheese pair well with the smoked fish.Slicing fish thinly, takes some practice, finesse and a great knife. Most grocery stores sell already sliced salmon which is super convenient. Both cold-smoked salmon or lox can be used in this recipe. Smoked Salmon or Lox: The words smoked salmon and lox are used interchangeably although they are not the same thing.The Bagels: Although plain bagels are classic, you can use any type of savory bagel and even mini bagels! Everything bagels, sesame seeds or poppy seeds bagels are some of the most popular choices as they compliment the saltiness of the fish.Crowd Pleaser: People love fabulous foods that are packed with nutrient dense veggies and protein! Whether you are hosting a party or attending one, this dish is always a hit!.Versatile: Smoked salmon bagels can be served any time of the year as well as during the holidays or on any special occasion like mother’s day, baby showers, graduations, father’s day, etc.Customizable: You can use any type of bagel, any flavor of cream cheese spread, pick your favorite ingredients as toppings and experiment with any bagel seasoning!.The fresh flavor of these savory bagels came from the cured fish and not so much the toppings which were usually capers, sliced onions and fresh dill. ![]() This Kosher sandwich didn’t required a toaster oven (having to toast bagels became a thing not that long ago). The classic lox and cream cheese bagel was made with a plain bagel, plain cream cheese and lox which is brined salmon, not smoked salmon. The original lox bagel was introduced by Jewish immigrants at the turn of the 20th century. As an added bonus, you get to make this recipe your own. Thankfully, you can replicate this smoked salmon bagels dish in the comfort of your own home, without traveling or spending crazy amounts of money. It’s a classic combination that works and is loved by many. ![]() ![]() If you are from New York or have spent some time there, you know that for generations Jewish-American – New York delis have been serving irresistible fresh bagels slathered with smooth cream cheese and the finest smoked salmon or lox. ![]()
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