Quick and Classy: Smoked Salmon Appetizer
Caviar-Topped Smoked Salmon Slices Served on Cool Cucumber Slices
Wow your guests with this effortless yet chic cold appetizer! It's an ideal choice for cocktail parties as all the components can be prepared ahead of time and assembled at the last minute. This straightforward recipe is almost foolproof – simply toss the ingredients in a food processor, pipe onto English cucumber slices, and top it off with your favorite caviar.
To make the presentation truly pop, invest in a star piping tip. Don't hold back on the quality of smoked salmon or caviar either – it's worth every penny.
What you'll need:
- Fromage blanc (or a good-quality whipped cream cheese as a substitute)
- A large piping bag and a 1/2-inch star piping tip
Recipe (serves approximately 70 pieces)
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces smoked salmon, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup fromage blanc (about 7 1/2 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon finely grated red onion
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped capers
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 medium English cucumbers (about 18 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 (2-ounce) jar caviar or 1/4 cup salmon roe
Instructions:
- Combine the smoked salmon, fromage blanc, onion, lemon zest and juice, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth (approximately 20 seconds). You can now transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- Arrange the cucumber slices on a serving platter. Pipe about 2 teaspoons of the salmon mixture onto each slice and top with the desired amount of caviar or salmon roe (you may have some left over).
Serve immediately and impress your guests with this sophisticated starter. For more inspiration, try these appetizing recipes:
- Ratatouille Crostini with Pecorino
- Mini Croque Madames
- Tuna and Cannellini Bean Bruschetta
If you're yearning for more smoked salmon ideas, these recipes will elevate your meals beyond the bagel:
- Smoked Salmon Ring - An elegant appetizer filled with cream cheese, capers, dill, and lemon.
- Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta – Pair smoked salmon with shallots, garlic, capers, and a creamy sauce for a delightful pasta dish.
- Smoked Salmon Salad (Italian Style) - This Mediterranean-inspired delight features smoked salmon, black olives, cucumber slices, capers, and a lemon-herb dressing.
- Smoked Salmon Appetizers (Pinwheels) – Roll puff pastry surrounding smoked salmon, dill, capers, and cheese for a stylish party appetizer.
- Smoked Salmon Canapés – Top crackers or toasts with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and capers or fresh herbs for a simple yet elegant hors d'oeuvre.
- Smoked Salmon Quiche – Add smoked salmon to a quiche for a seafood-inspired brunch dish.
- The smoked salmon used in this recipe is worth every penny, enhancing the quality of the appetizer significantly.
- Following the recipe, this smoked salmon appetizer is sogood that it could provide practically an entire meal, especially when paired with the Smoked Salmon Ring or Smoked Salmon Salad.
- To impress your guests even further, consider serving the appetizer with a side of Caviar or Salmon roe for an extra touch of luxury.
