Homemade Whitefish Salad

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3/4 cup good-quality mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 pounds smoked whitefish, skinned, boned and flaked

1 large stalk celery, finely diced

1/2 small red onion, finely diced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bagels, for serving

Pickled Red Onions, for serving, recipe follows

Pickled Red Onions:

1 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds

1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns

1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced