Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Cream

Preparation

1. Pickled cucumber:

   Step 1

   Bring sugar, both vinegars, salt, and 1/3 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add shallots, Fresno chile, and jalapeño. Let cool.

   Step 2

   Place cucumber spears in a glass jar and pour cooled liquid over. Cover jar and chill at least 3 hours.

2. Do ahead

   Step 3

   Cucumber can be pickled 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

3. Pickled Red Onion:

   Step 4

   Bring chile, cinnamon, cloves, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring, until just softened and bright pink. Transfer to a heatproof jar with a slotted spoon.

   Step 5

   Let brine cool, then pour over onion.

4. Do Ahead

   Step 6

   Onion can be pickled 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

5. Horseradish Cream and Assembly:

   Step 7

   Mix horseradish, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, and mustard powder in a small bowl.

   Step 8

   Whisk cream in another small bowl to soft peaks. Gently fold in horseradish mixture; season with salt and pepper.

   Step 9

   Divide salmon, pickled cucumber, and pickled red onion among plates. Top with dill and parsley sprigs; season with pepper. Serve with horseradish cream alongside.