• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Panning The Globe
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Press
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Press
×

Home » Recipes » Appetizers

Smoked Salmon Tartare

June 18, 2016 Updated April 26, 2022 by Lisa Goldfinger 11 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
close up of a slice of cucumber topped with smoked salmon tartare, sour cream and chopped chives

Smoked Salmon Tartare: an elegant appetizer that everyone loves, in ten minutes.Smoked Salmon Tartare: An easy elegant appetizer in ten minutes. A total crowd pleaser. Serve on cucumber rounds and rice crackers. Top with sour cream and chopped chives

On Thursday my friend Carol invited a bunch of friends over to celebrate all the June birthdays - 4 of us out of 10. It was a beautiful evening and it felt so great to sit outside. I found myself easing into that relaxed feeling that comes with the long lazy days of summer. Each of us brought a little something to share. Call them what you will: small plates, meze, tapas, antipasti, hors d'oeuvres... That type of eating - a leisurely dinner, sipping wine, sampling scrumptious little delicacies, is my favorite way to dine. I made smoked salmon tartare for the occasion, and I was encouraged to get the recipe up on the blog. So here you go!  It's one of my favorite appetizer recipes. In addition to being incredibly delicious and elegant, it takes just a few ingredients and very little time to make. Plus it's a huge crowd-pleaser.

All you need is an 8-ounce pack of smoked salmon, a lemon, a shallot or two, a bunch of chives, and some crackers and/or cucumbers to serve it on.

Sweet citrusy lemon zest and the fresh oniony shallots and chives are beautiful complements to the rich smokiness of the salmon.

Smoked Salmon Tartare - an easy, elegant appetizer recipe from Panning The Globe

To chop the smoked salmon, place the whole slab of pre-sliced smoked salmon on the cutting board and ignore the fact that it's pre-sliced.  Just slice it very thinly in one direction. Then slice it very thinly cross-wise. That gives you a fine dice.

Add the zest of one lemon, a tablespoon of very finely minced shallot, and some pepper.  That's it!

The quickest most elegant appetizer: smoked salmon tartare

Scoop some salmon tartare onto crackers or cucumber rounds and top with sour cream and chives.

Smoked Salmon Tartare - an easy, elegant appetizer recipe from Panning The Globe

When I serve this appetizer, I usually only assemble about a dozen on a plate. I pile the rest of the salmon tartare in a small bowl, surrounded by crackers, cucumber rounds, and small bowls of chives and sour cream, so people can make their own.Smoked Salmon Tartare: An easy elegant appetizer in ten minutes. A total crowd pleaser. Serve on cucumber rounds and rice crackers. Top with sour cream and chopped chives

 

If you're a fan of elegant smoked salmon appetizers, here's a delicious new one from Cooking Light for Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

HERE ARE MORE QUICK AND DELICIOUS APPETIZERS FROM PANNING THE GLOBE

  • Goat Cheese Dressed For A Party
  • Chipotle Carrot Hummus
  • Homemade Guacamole

Here's the smoked salmon tartare recipe. If you make this, I hope you'll come back and leave a star rating and a comment. I'd love to know what you think!

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Smoked Salmon Tartare - an easy, elegant appetizer recipe from Panning The Globe

SMOKED SALMON TARTARE


★★★★★

5 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 10-12 1x
Print Recipe

Description

A simple and elegant appetizer that you can make in a flash.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
  • The zest of one lemon (about 1 teaspoon lemon zest)
  • 1 pinch or two of white pepper (or substitute freshly ground black pepper)
  • For Serving:
  • 1 pack of sesame rice crackers (40 or so)
  • 1 hothouse cucumber cut into ¼-inch rounds
  • Toppings:
  • 1 bunch of fresh chives, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the chopped salmon, shallot, lemon zest and pepper.
  2. To plate: scoop about 1 scant teaspoon of salmon tartare onto a cracker or cucumber round. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a pinch of fresh chives. Repeat with remaining salmon tartare.
  3. For Self Serve: Put the tartare in a small bowl, surrounded with little bowls of crackers, cucumber rounds, sour cream, and chives.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: no cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: easy smoked salmon appetizer

Did you make this recipe?

If you make this recipe, please let me know how it turns out for you! Leave a comment below and share a picture on instagram with the hashtag #panningtheglobe

Smoked Salmon Tartare Appetizer

 

More The Best Appetizer Recipes!

  • bowl of pasta e fagioli sprinkled with chopped basil and finely grated parmesan cheese
    Pasta e Fagioli
  • oval serving dish filled with patacones, plantain chips, with a bowl of guacamole and a bowl of pico de gallo by the side
    Patacones: Fried Green Plantains
  • bowl filled with caponata, eggplant and bell pepper relish
    Caponata (Sicilian Sweet and Sour Eggplant Relish)
  • collage of four different dishes, salmon tartare on cucumber rounds, mini caprese salad skewers, spice crusted shrimp and caramelized onion and fig bruschetta
    The Best Easy Party Food Recipes

Filed Under: All Recipes, Appetizers, Cooking Light, Entertaining, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy Tagged With: gluten-free, salmon

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a Comment Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

  1. Claris

    January 29, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    I’m definitely going to make this one
    And love many more nice, quick and easy starters and meals like this that makes me look like a pro chef

    Reply
  2. Giju

    July 09, 2019 at 5:59 am

    I’m pinning and making!Love this recipe.easy and simple .i will definitely try it. One of our families favorite dinners! So easy and it tastes delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Ayzsa

    January 30, 2019 at 11:29 pm

    I love this recipe!! So so easy and super yummy. I now make it quite often 😊

    Thank you so much!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Jonas

    January 30, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    Simple and absolutely delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Sydney C.

    January 29, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    So tasty and so healthy!!! Who would've thought to use cucumber as a chip. Extremely clean and even a non-experienced chef like I can handle making this!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Alex G

    January 28, 2019 at 11:00 am

    I've made this maybe 15 times. It's incredible and can be used for so much: On crackers, on cucumbers, scooped out bagels, by the spoonful etc.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Linds

    February 10, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    Hi! I want to make this for an engagement party tomorrow night... did you just use the smoked salmon in the packages from the store?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      February 10, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      Hi, yes! Just buy good quality smoked salmon from the store and chop it up. I usually get "Ducktrap" smoked salmon. Enjoy the party!

      Reply
  8. Kathy

    June 26, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    We made this appetizer last evening and it was absolutely delicious. Perfect for a warm, summer evening on the deck with friends.

    Thank you!!!!

    Reply
    • Kathy

      June 26, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      I forgot to hit the stars - I give it a 5 star recommendation

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    • Lisa

      June 27, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Thanks for letting me know - you made my day 🙂

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to Panning the Globe

Hi, I'm Lisa! I believe we can all make the world's most delicious dishes at home.
I'm excited to share with you hundreds of fabulous, globally inspired recipes to feed your family and entertain your friends.

More about me →

TRENDING FAVORITES

  • Here's an amazing roast chicken recipe from chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Chicken thighs are spiced with za'atar and sumac, tossed with onions, lemons and garlic, and roasted. This is a great dinner party recipe because it's a beautiful dish, you can do all the prep ahead, the chicken is tender and juicy, and the flavors are fantastically delicious!
    Ottolenghi's Roast Chicken with Za'atar and Sumac
  • It's easy to cook a big pot of this award winning white chicken chili, and it's the absolute BEST white chicken chili! Tender chicken, chilies, white beans, spices and a few more goodies in this winning white chicken chili recipe.
    Award Winning White Chicken Chili
  • This Award Winning Chili recipe is hands down the BEST chili con carne I've ever tasted, with the most incredible flavor and texture - made with beef, pork, beans, awesome spices, onions, garlic, tomatoes and beer. Plus it freezes well so you might want to make a double batch.
    Eddie's Award Winning Chili
  • Indian Lamb Biryani: Sumptuous casserole of tender lamb curry with saffron spiced rice with cucumber-mint raita on the side|Panning The Globe
    Indian Lamb Biryani
  • a pot of ratatouille seen from above
    The Best Easy Ratatouille Recipe
  • Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl with Spinach and Avocado | Panning The Globe
    Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl with Spinach and Avocado
  • bowl of healthy shepherds pie
    Healthy Shepherd's Pie
  • Senegalese Chicken Yassa by Panning The Globe
    Senegalese Chicken Yassa

MORE POPULAR RECIPES

STAY ON TOP OF WHAT’S COOKING

Subscribe to our free newsletter and get the newest recipes and seasonal menu ideas sent directly to your inbox.

Footer

LET'S CONNECT!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Footer

↑ back to top

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Browse

  • Contact
  • All Recipes
  • Quick & Easy Recipes
  • Side Dish Recipes

banner with names of publications that have featured recipes from panning the globe

COPYRIGHT © 2019 · LISA GOLDFINGER AND PANNING THE GLOBE · ALL TEXT, RECIPES, CONTENT AND IMAGES ON THIS SITE ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF LISA GOLDFINGER AND PANNING THE GLOBE.

PRIVACY POLICY · CONTACT ME · SUBSCRIBE

896 shares