Ducktrap, a leader in premium smoked seafood, is turning up the flavor with its boldest launch yet: Hot Honey Smoked Salmon, a trendy twist on its beloved classic. Hot honey, known for its addictive mix of sweetness and gentle heat, Ducktrap is bringing that same craveable profile to the smoked seafood case.
The new lineup, which was announced on Thursday by the Maine-based company, features Hot Honey Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon (4 oz) and Hot Honey Smoke Roasted Atlantic Salmon (6 oz), each crafted for different occasions. The cold smoked variety delivers a silky, delicate texture that shines on brunch spreads, canapés, and snack boards. The smoke roasted portions offer a satisfying, flaky bite that holds up beautifully in pastas, salads, grain bowls, and baked dishes.
Both formats are made with Ducktrap’s signature four-wood smoking blend of apple, cherry, maple, and oak. The result is a deep, layered smokiness lifted by the sweet heat of hot honey, creating a modern, versatile protein that feels chef-inspired but remains easy for home cooks to use any night of the week.
“Hot honey is not just a passing fad—it’s a flavor revolution that’s reshaping how people enjoy their food,” says Diana Dumet, Senior Director of Marketing & Category at Mowi CP of Americas in a press release. “These new Hot Honey smoked salmon options bring exciting, fresh energy to a beloved classic, offering convenience and incredible taste that consumers and chefs will love.”
Fully cooked, portioned, and ready to enjoy, Hot Honey Smoke Roasted Atlantic Salmon has already earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, signaling trusted quality and broad appeal. Paired with Ducktrap’s recipe videos and serving ideas, this launch invites retailers, home cooks, and food enthusiasts alike to bring a little sweet heat to the table with confidence and creativity.
Ducktrap is also helping consumers get inspired in the kitchen with simple, creative recipes that highlight both the Cold Smoked and Smoke Roasted Hot Honey salmon. The following spooky puff pastry hand pies are one delicious example of how to bring this bold, sweet-heat flavor to any table, for any occasion.
Recipe: Spooky Hot Honey Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Hand Pies
Ingredients
For Filling
– Ducktrap Hot Honey Smoke Roasted Atlantic Salmon, skin removed, flaked
– 1 tbsp unsalted butter
– 1 large shallot, minced
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
– 2 oz full-fat cream cheese
– 1 tsp Dijon mustard
– 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Pastry and finish
– 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp water
– Extra hot honey, for drizzling
– Parchment paper, baking tray
– Large cookie cutter (pumpkin or other shape)
Directions
1. Prep the salmon: Remove skin and flake into small to medium pieces.
2. Cook the base: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook until translucent and fragrant. Stir in corn and cook until hot and slightly softened. Remove from heat.
3. Make the filling: Add cream cheese, Dijon, and dill; stir until smooth. Fold in salmon. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Prepare pastry: Roll out puff pastry sheets. Cut an even number of shapes with the cookie cutter.
5. Assemble: Line baking tray with parchment. Place half the shapes on the tray, spoon filling into the center of each, top with remaining shapes, and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
6. Egg wash: Whisk egg with water. Brush over tops. Cut 2–3 small slits, or carve simple jack-o’-lantern faces if using pumpkin shapes.
7. Bake: Bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, until puffed and golden.
8. Finish: Let rest on the tray a few minutes, drizzle with hot honey, cool slightly, and serve warm.
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