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This simple smoked salmon dish makes a great appetizer. It looks like a tartare, but by using the smoked salmon
there are no raw ingredients to upset your finicky guests. Can be prepared several hours ahead. This also makes a great sandwich spread.
Check out all of Linda's great
Salmon Recipes.
Smoked Salmon Tartare Recipe
Recipe Type:
Appetizer,
Dips & Spreads,
Salmon
Yields:
serves many
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients:
8 ounces purchased or home-smoked salmon*
1 tablespoon extra-virgin
olive oil
1 tablespoon small
capers, drained
Freshly-squeezed
lemon juice to taste
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh
basil leaves, divided
Salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste
Lime wedges
* For directions on smoking salmon, check out
Linda's Smoked Salmon recipe.
Preparation:
Slice salmon and dice into approximately 1/4-inch pieces.
In a medium bowl, mix salmon pieces, olive oil, capers, and lemon juice. Add 1/2 of the chives and basil; season with salt and pepper.
Mound in an attractive bowl; sprinkle with remaining chives and basil. Garnish with lime wedges.
Serve with your choice of approximately 2 dozen toast points, toasted pumpernickel rounds, sliced and toasted
baguette bread, crackers, or crostini.
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