A great gourmet food item that is not usually purchased is smoked salmon. There are a variety of things that can be created using delicious smoked salmon. Even if the recipient has never before tasted smoked salmon chances are that they will enjoy the rich smoky flavor and elegant presentation. Most people recognize that smoked salmon is a gourmet item that is not cheap by anyone's standard.
Alaskan smoked salmon is a very popular product that is found in many gourmet gift baskets. Alaskan salmon is famous for its robust flavor and vibrant colors and smoking only enhances these qualities. Gift baskets created using Alaskan salmon are affordable and are often elegantly packaged. Coming in many sizes and varieties there are gift baskets designed to fit every budget.
There are large baskets that can be purchased for true smoked fish enthusiasts. These gift baskets can be customized to include either several packages of one item that is a favorite with the recipient or with a variety of different items so that the recipient can sample different products. In addition to smoked salmon products these gift baskets can include gourmet food items that are great when served with salmon that has been smoked.
Smaller gift baskets can be stocked with more specialized gift items. Remember, just because a gift basket is small does not mean that is going to be cheaper especially if it is stocked with more expensive salmon products. Before worrying about the budget keep in mind that when customizing salmon gift baskets it is possible to mix a few affordable products with a more expensive item.
A small gift basket can consist of nothing more than rich, elegant, salmon roe and gourmet crackers for spreading. This will be a great hit with any caviar lover. A great time to give salmon roe as a present would be for Valentines Day or any other romantic holiday or anniversary. If possible adding a bottle of wine or champagne to the basket will add an extra punch making the gift a guaranteed hit.
If salmon caviar seems a bit too expensive or if the recipient is not really a caviar fan there are other things that can be used to create a smoked salmon gift basket. A small gift basket can be created using smoked salmon spreads. These spreads are made using smoked salmon blended with light creamy cheeses. Packaging a gourmet salmon spread with some gourmet crackers and smoked salmon jerky will create a great gift. If the gift is for a significant other a nice bottle of wine thrown in will make an elegant light luncheon that can be enjoyed outdoors.