Lox

For other uses, see Lox (disambiguation).
Lox
Lox on bagel
CourseBreakfast or lunch
Region or stateNew York City
Associated cuisineAmerican Jewish cuisine
Main ingredientsSalmon belly, salt
A "lox and a schmear" refers to a bagel and cream cheese with lox. This dish is a part of American Jewish cuisine.
A lox platter for one

Lox is a fillet of brined salmon, which may be smoked. Lox is frequently served on a bagel with cream cheese,[1][2] and often garnished with tomato, onion, cucumber, and capers.

  1. ^ "No Schmear Job: A Brief History of Bagels and Lox". NPR. September 21, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  2. ^ Dixler Canavan, Hillary (June 30, 2014). "The Classic Bagel and Salmon Sandwich at Russ & Daughters in New York City". Eater. Retrieved December 30, 2017.