Salmon Tartare Spread Food

SALMON 'TARTARE' SPREAD

Steps:

• Pulse capers, until coarsely chopped, in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add salmon, dill, oil and lemon zest; pulse until salmon is finely chopped and well-mixed. Stir in red onion. Serve with kettle-style potato chips, sesame crackers or toasts. If you assemble the hors d'oeuvres (rather than letting guests make their own), top each tartare-covered toast or chip with a thin slice of lemon, rind and all.

SALMON TARTARE

Steps:

• Place salmon on a plate; freeze until well chilled, about 20 minutes.
• Thinly slice salmon lengthwise into 1/8"-wide sheets. Cut each sheet into 1/8"-long strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1/8" cubes. Place salmon in a medium bowl. Add cucumber and the next 9 ingredients and toss to combine. Season tartare to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer tartare to a bowl and serve with chips.

FRESH SALMON TARTARE

Steps:

• Cut the fresh salmon and the smoked salmon in 1/4-inch dice. Place the salmon in a mixing bowl and add the lime juice, shallots, olive oil, dill, capers, two mustards, salt, and pepper. Mix well, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours for the salmon to marinate.
• When ready to serve, toast the bread and taste the salmon for seasonings. Serve the tartare with triangles of the toast.

SALMON TARTARE

Steps:

• Remove salmon skin and cut out the grey colored blood line so you have only the shiny pink flesh. Cut salmon into small cubes and place in a bowl. Mix in shallot, parsley, chives, pickle, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes before serving.

SALMON TARTARE

Steps:

• Cut salmon in small pieces, about 1/4-inch thick. Set aside or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Slice cucumber into very thin (almost transparent) rounds and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together the shallots, dill, chives, capers, lemon juice and finally add the salmon. Cover and refrigerate if not using immediately. Just before serving, chop the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and a sprinkling of olive oil, and stir to combine. On a serving plate, spread the cucumber slices to cover 2/3 of the plate, leaving a space in the center of the plate. Then arrange the salmon over the cucumber, then top with the seasoned tomatoes. Garnish with sliced avocado and chopped chives. Serve with endive, toast points or crackers.

DILLED SALMON TARTARE ON WHOLE GRAIN BREAD

Steps:

• SPREAD:.
• Mix mustard and mayonnaise in small bowl to blend.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Can be made 3 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.
• SALMON:.
• Mix salmon, red onion, fresh dill, drained capers, shallots, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper and lime juice (30 MIN ONLY).
• Cover and chill until cold, at least 30 minutes.
• Can be made 4 hours ahead w/out lime juice; keep refrigerated.
• ASSEMBLE:.
• Spread 1 tablespoon mustard mixture on 1 side of each bread slice.
• Cut each bread slice into 6 pieces.
• Divide salmon tartare mixture among bread slices or martini glasses with a bed of mixed mesclun and the bread on the side.
• Enjoy!

FLAKED SALMON "TARTARE"

Steps:

• Place egg in a small saucepan, and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover, and let stand 13 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove egg, and rinse under cold water until cool. Gently press against a hard surface to crack shell; peel. Cut egg in half lengthwise. Grate each half on the small holes of a grater into a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place salmon in a 13-by-9-inch nonreactive baking dish. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover with foil; bake until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, about 15 minutes. Uncover partially, and let cool slightly in dish on a wire rack. Using a fork, gently flake salmon into large pieces. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Whisk together lemon juice, hot sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, whisking until emulsified. Drizzle dressing over salmon, and toss gently. Divide among plates. Scatter shallot, capers, cornichons, chives, parsley, and egg over each, dividing evenly; season with pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.

SALMON TARTARE

Steps:

• Carefully pick over the salmon to remove all traces of bone. Cut away and discard any flesh that has a darkened tinge.
• Put the salmon on a flat surface and chop it finely with a knife. Do not use a food processor or a blender. You do not want to make a smooth paste. There should be about two cups or slightly less, closely packed.
• Put the salmon in a mixing bowl and add the dill, oil, lime juice, salt, pepper and onions. Stir to blend thoroughly. Serve in small portions with dill and mustard sauce on the side and buttered toast triangles.

SMOKED SALMON TARTARE ON TOASTED POINTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salmon. onion, capers, and lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
• Season with freshly ground black pepper, to taste,.
• Combine the sour cream and dill in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
• Top each toast points with about 1/2 teaspoon of "tartare" and a small dollop of dill sour cream.
• Garnish with a pinch of freshly ground pepper.
• Arrange on a small platter, garnished with fresh dill sprigs and lemon wedges.