Description
This simple, elegant smoked salmon tartare takes just 10 minutes to prepare and always gets rave reviews. Serve it with cucumber rounds, crackers, sour cream and chives for a beautiful party appetizer. Allow a little extra time if you're assembling individual appetizers for a crowd.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces packaged smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot (1 medium shallot)
- The zest of one lemon (about 1 teaspoon lemon zest)
- 1 pinch or two of white pepper (or substitute freshly ground black pepper)
- 1 pack of sesame rice crackers (40 or so)
- 1 hothouse cucumber cut into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 bunch of fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped salmon, shallot, lemon zest and pepper.
- Scoop about 1 scant teaspoon of salmon tartare onto crackers or cucumber rounds or both. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a pinch of fresh chives. Arrange on a platter and serve.
- Alternatively, arrange the salmon tartare in a small bowl surrounded by crackers, cucumber rounds, sour cream and chives, and let guests assemble their own appetizers. I like to assemble a few in advance so everyone can see how it's done.
Notes
Make Ahead: Prepare the smoked salmon tartare up to a few hours ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Chop the chives and slice the cucumber ahead of time, too. Wrap them separately in paper towels, tuck them into airtight containers or zip-top bags, and refrigerate until ready to use. Assemble the appetizers shortly before serving so the crackers stay crisp and the cucumber rounds stay fresh and crunchy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American