Smoked Salmon Cheese Cups Food

SMOKED SALMON CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place the first seven ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with walnuts and dill. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Serve with crackers.

SMOKED SALMON CHEESE CUPS

Steps:

• Thaw phyllo shells as directed on package. In medium bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except pecans until well mixed. Spoon into 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; cut 1/2 inch off 1 corner of bag.
• To serve, pipe or spoon cheese-salmon mixture into each phyllo cup. Sprinkle each with pecans.

SMOKED SALMON FILO CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven according to the package instructions for the filo cups. Put the filo cups on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy according to the package instructions. Let cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, salmon, creme fraiche, capers, shallot, lemon zest and juice, 1 tablespoon of the dill and 1 tablespoon of the chives. Transfer the mixture to a ziptop bag. Cut an approximately 1-inch opening in the corner of the bag. Pipe the salmon mixture evenly among the filo cups, filling them to the top.
• Mix together the remaining dill and chives, then sprinkle some of the herbs on top of each cup to garnish. Serve immediately.

SMOKED SALMON IN CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• Peel cucumber; cut into 3/4-inch slices; using tiny spoon or scoop, form cucumber cup by scooping out seeds, leaving some flesh in base of cup; set aside.
• In medium-size bowl, flake smoked salmon, discarding skin and any bone; blend in sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste.
• Mound salmon into cucumber cups; sprinkle lightly with a few grains cayenne pepper; garnish with additional lime peel strips, if desired.

SMOKED SALMON CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Blend cream cheese, smoked salmon, chives (or scallions), horseradish and pepper in a small bowl.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.

SMOKED SALMON MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually pour in milk and continue to whisk until sauce is smooth and creamy. Simmer until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup fontina cheese, garlic salt, and pepper; set aside.
• Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add fusilli and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain. Return pasta to the pot and pour in bechamel sauce. Mix with a wooden spoon until pasta is completely coated with sauce. Gently stir in flaked salmon.
• Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth out the top and sprinkle with remaining fontina cheese and panko.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden brown on top, about 25 minutes.

LOVELY SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE ENTREE.

Steps:

• Line 4 holes of a muffin tin ( I use one with rectangular muffins) with cling wrap, using individual pieces for each hole.
• Line each opening with the smoked salmon slices so that it goes up the sides and overlaps a little.
• In a small mixer combine the remaining ingredients which have been finely chopped( you can add in any salmon left over).
• Carefully fill in the cream cheese mixture into the salmon lined muffin tin.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Take out of the tin, unwrap and decorate with lemons slices, olives or capers.Serve with crackers.

GOAT'S CHEESE, AVOCADO & SMOKED SALMON CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190°C, and grease 2 x 12-hole mini muffin pans.
• Roll out the bread slices to flatten them slightly and, using a biscuit cutter, cut 1 x 7 cm circles from each slice. Brush the bread rounds with olive oil and gently press them into the lightly greased muffin pans; and bake them for 6-8 minutes, until they are crisp and golden; then cool them on wire racks.
• Lightly mash the goat's cheese in a bowl and fold through the salmon, avocado, juice and pepper to taste; and spoon into the bread cups just before serving.

SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in med-size stock pot over med heat. Add onion + garlic & saute till onions are soft, 10-15 minutes.
• Stir in dill, Old Bay Seasoning, tomatoes & smoked salmon. Cook 3 minutes. Then add flour & cook 1 min more.
• Gradually stir in water & heat to a soft boil. Reduce heat & simmer uncovered over med-low heat for 20 minutes.
• Stir in spinach & simmer 5 more minutes.
• Stir in cream cheese (1 oz at a time) over low heat, allowing ea bit to melt into the soup.
• When all the cream cheese has been added & the soup is smooth, stir in the vodka & lemon juice. Taste for seasonings & serve immediately.
• NOTES: I entered this recipe as given to me & made a half recipe w/2 chgs in my trial version.
• I left out the vodka (none in the house!), subbed dry white wine & frankly doubt I will ever use the vodka. I pd homage to a DH pers pref & subbed diced broccoli florets for the spinach. I pd homage to 1 of my own by adding 4 oz baby shrimp.
• Pers pref are often at the heart of any success a recipe enjoys. I found this soup in need of salt, but DH did not. He found the lemon juice a bit excessive, but I did not. Bottom line is tasting for your pers pref is advised.

SMOKED SALMON PHYLLO PACKAGE

Steps:

• Mix together the cream cheese, chives, parsley, tarragon, paprika, salt (to taste), and pepper (to taste) in a bowl. You may need to add a spoonful of milk or water to thin the consistency slightly. It needs to be thick but slightly spreadable.
• Brush the melted butter on each sheet of phyllo dough and layer gently.
• In the center, right half of the phyllo rectangle, gently spread half of the cream cheese mixture, layer half of the brie slices, and sprinkle half of the onions. Add salmon slices and season with a bit of salt and pepper. It is ok if they overlap. Top the salmon with the remaining cream cheese, onions, and brie.
• Fold over the empty half of the phyllo and create a large package, sealing tightly around the edges. Make it as pretty or rustic as you prefer.
• Brush the top of the dough with melted butter.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 7-8 minutes, or until outside is golden brown and flaky. Cool before slicing.
• Slice into squares and serve at a brunch or as an appetizer. It goes well with mustard, bagels, bagel chips, cheese, vegetables, fruit, etc.
• Enjoy!