Smoked Salmon with Caviar Recipe

Name: Smoked Salmon with Caviar Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

1
Place the smoked salmon, fromage blanc, onion, lemon zest and juice, capers, salt, and measured pepper in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment.
2
Process, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until smooth, about 20 seconds.
3
At this point, the salmon mixture can be transferred to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star tip and refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
4
When ready to serve, arrange the cucumber slices on a serving platter.
5
Pipe about 2 teaspoons of the salmon mixture onto each slice.
6
Top with the desired amount of caviar or salmon roe (you may have some left over) and serve immediately.

178

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Smoked Salmon with Caviar Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!