nova salmon
Noun A type of brine-cured salmon, typically less salty than other cured salmon varieties. The curing process sometimes includes sugar.
"Nova salmon" refers specifically to the prepared food product. It is commonly served sliced thinly, similar to other cured salmon like lox. * For breakfast, I ordered a bagel with cream cheese and nova salmon. * The deli's nova salmon is known for its mild, slightly sweet flavor compared to their regular smoked salmon.
The term is often shortened to "Nova" in culinary contexts when the type of fish is understood. * She prefers a bagel with Nova and capers.
- Nova lox: A compound term sometimes used interchangeably with "nova salmon," though traditional "lox" is salt-cured without smoking, while "Nova" is typically cold-smoked.
- Lox: A general term for brine-cured salmon (often from the belly of the fish), which is typically saltier than Nova.
- Gravlax: A Scandinavian style of cured salmon, using salt, sugar, and dill, but not smoked.
- Nova
- Nova lox
- Cold-smoked salmon (Note: This is a broader category; all Nova is cold-smoked, but not all cold-smoked salmon is Nova-style, which implies a milder cure.)
The name "Nova" originates from "Nova Scotia," a region in Canada known for its salmon fisheries. The term specifically denotes a style of curing that results in a milder, less salty product than traditional lox. It is a ready-to-eat product.
- brine-cured salmon that is less salty than most; sometimes sugar is also used in the curing