Mini Salmon Dill Puffs Food

MINI SALMON & DILL PUFFS

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse the salmon, soft cheese, dill and a little seasoning until just combined. Unroll a sheet of puff pastry and cut into 3 pieces lengthways. Divide the filling along the middle of each piece, brush borders with beaten egg, then fold up and seal.
• Cut each roll into 8-10 bite-size pieces, then place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, cover with cling film and freeze. To serve, glaze with beaten egg and cook at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 25-30 mins until puffed and golden.

SALMON PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Combine smoked salmon, feta cheese, black pepper and garlic.
• Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured surface to form a 12x12 inch sheet. Cut sheet into 16 3x3-inch squares. Place a spoonful of salmon filling in the center of each square. Pull together corners of each square to form 16 small packets. Brush packets with egg whites and place on prepared baking sheets. (The puffs can be frozen at this point. See Editor's Note.)
• Bake in preheated oven until pastry is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

SALMON PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep fryer or in deep heavy saucepan until hot but not smoking.
• In a bowl, separate salmon with a fork.
• Add flour, egg, parsley, salt,lemon juice, and black pepper.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Add baking powder to 1/4 c. milk and with a fork beat until foamy
• Pour this mixture into salmon and mix until well blended.
• Using 2 teaspoons, scoop up mixture with one spoon and with the other spoon, slide mixture into the hot oil.
• The puffs will cook quickly and are done as soon as they are brown.
• Remove puffs from oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
• Serve immediately with tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.

MINI SALMON CAKES WITH DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix salmon, mayo, mustard, cracker crumbs, egg and about 2/3 of the onions just until blended.
• Refrigerate 30 min.
• Shape salmon mixture into 24 (1-1/2-inch) balls.
• Add half the salmon balls to nonstick skillet; flatten slightly into patties. Cook on medium-low heat 5 min. on each side or until done. Transfer cooked salmon patties to shallow dish; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining salmon balls.
• Cook cream cheese spread and milk in same skillet on medium-low heat 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly with whisk. Add lemon zest, dill and remaining onions; mix well.
• Return salmon patties to skillet; cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat. Drizzle with lemon juice.