Hot Smoked Salmon with Mango Salsa

This delicious, light starter was inspired by a similar recipe served by my friends Colin and Alex Orr at a dinner party. A doddle to make, this dish can be plated up in advance so that you focus on the main course or on enjoying your party. Hot-smoked fish is smoked directly over a fire, whereas cold smoking uses the smoke alone, which doesn’t kill any microbes present. If you can’t find hot-smoked salmon you can easily substitute cold smoked fish. The salmon provides a healthy dose of omega 3 essential fats, while the mango’s orange flesh contains the antioxidantAntioxidants are substances that protect cells within the body from damage caused by free radicals. They help to strengthen the body’s ability to fight infection… vitamin betacarotene and the avocado is packed with skin-healing vitamin EWhat it does: Acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage, including against cancer. Helps body use oxygen, preventing blood clots, thrombosis, atherosclerosis. Improves wound….

Serves 4