Smoked salmon starters

Smoked salmon recipes,

Smoked salmon starters are a popular choice at this time of year, particularly with the wedding season underway. But there’s no need to reserve enjoying smoked salmon as a pre-lunch (or dinner) dish for a special occasion. Smoked salmon starters can be enjoyed at any time of year and are ideal for dinner parties, family dining or just as an occasional treat.

Here are a number of smoked salmon starters for you to try:

Smoked salmon with creme fraiche

Ingredients:

  • 100g John Ross Jr smoked salmon
  • 200g sour crème or crème fraiche
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. fresh chives (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp. fresh tarragon (finely chopped)
  • Ground black pepper
  • Fresh brown or multigrain bread cut into quarters

Method:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk the crème fraiche and lemon juice, then set aside and keep chilled.
  2. Place the smoked salmon, thinly sliced, on a platter and sprinkle over some ground black pepper.
  3. Add the chives and tarragon to the crème fraiche mixture and stir.
  4. Serve with the smoked salmon and fresh bread.

 

Smoked Salmon and Lettuce Boats

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cos or Romaine lettuce
  • 1 spring onion
  • 160g John Ross Jr Smoked Salmon
  • ½ an avocado
  • 2 tbsp. cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp. chopped dill
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon zest for garnish

Method:

  1. Pull off the lettuce leaves, wash and leave to dry.
  2. Slice up the spring onion and the avocado into small bite sized pieces and put to one side.
  3. Lay out the lettuce leaves so they form cup or boat like shapes on your chopping board.
  4. Place a small amount of oil in a frying pan, and on a medium heat cook the capers for about a minute until crisp and golden.
  5. In a separate bowl mix the smoked salmon, cream cheese, spring onion, lemon juice and dill.
  6. Divide this mixture among the lettuce leaves, sprinkle with capers and top with the lemon zest for decoration.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

Smoked Salmon Hors D’oeuvres

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp. creme fraiche
  • 1 tsp. fresh chives (finely chopped)
  • 4 slices smoked salmon
  • Sprinkling of pepper to taste

Method:

  1. Simply mix the creme fraiche, chopped chives and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Divide the mixture into four. Spread each quarter over one slice of smoked salmon.
  3. Roll the smoked salmon tightly and secure with cocktail sticks.
  4. Cut into smaller bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife and serve.