Salmon Mac and Cheese Dinner Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What kind of cheese goes with salmon? ›

For a delicate and subtle flavor, try cold-smoked salmon. It goes well with mild cheeses like goat cheese or brie. If you prefer a stronger, more robust flavor, opt for hot-smoked salmon that pairs wonderfully with sharper cheeses like cheddar or gouda.

Fish is so delicate that cheese, with its robust flavor and odor, could overwhelm a seafood dish. Cheeses with particularly strong personalities would dominate the subtle taste of a simply prepared fish.

Some seafood is delicate – such as oysters, clams and flounder – and should be cooked carefully and simply. These delicate fish should not be paired with strong cheese since they will completely overwhelm the nice delicate flavors of the fish itself.

Just about any dish that doesn't contain macaroni or cheese goes well with macaroni and cheese. Even though it is eaten everywhere, mac and cheese is considered a staple of Southern cuisine. That's why I think of foods like fried chicken, pulled pork, greens and fried catfish as being great with mac and cheese.

Gordon Ramsay's Fit Food: Grilled Salmon, Garlic Mushrooms & Lentil Salad.

The next time you make salmon, pair it with one of these delicious veggie side dishes. Veggies like zucchini, broccoli, cucumber and spinach are perfect sides for summer. Plus, these healthy sides are easy to make, only taking 30 minutes or less to prepare.

Is it okay to eat salmon for dinner everyday? ›

While there's no strict daily limit per se, two to three servings of fish per week is generally recommended by the FDA, according to Hill. On the flip side, if you're eating salmon every day, she says that you could also be at risk for a lack of nutrient variety.

A creamy but slightly tangy sauce works really well with salmon, and it's why sour cream-dill sauce over salmon is such a classic. Try mixing in curry powder, Sriracha, or scallions into yogurt or crème fraîche for an easy, elegant salmon topper.

We like to start with the cheese because it anchors the board. We used Goat Cheese, Smoked Gouda, Garlic and Herb Spreadable Cheese, Swiss, Cheddar and Colby (Blue cheese would also pair well).

Balance the saltiness: Seafood is naturally salty, so it's important to choose a cheese that balances the saltiness. Aged cheeses like parmesan and asiago work well with seafood dishes that are heavily salted, while fresh cheeses like goat cheese and feta can lighten the overall saltiness of the dish.

Cheese to use with smoked salmon

Cream cheese is the classic, obvious choice to pair with lox, but other soft cheeses such as goat cheese, labneh, brie, or feta (my favorite!) could work as well. To make my feta more spreadable, I break it up with the back of a spoon and mix it with some quality extra virgin olive oil.