Smoked Salmon Tartines Food

SMOKED SALMON TARTINES WITH GRAVLAX SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the toasted bread on a cutting board and overlap slices of avocado on each piece of bread, using a quarter to half an avocado for each, depending on the size of the avocado and the bread. Sprinkle the avocado with lemon juice, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place one large slice of salmon on top, ribboning it to fit. Drizzle with a tablespoon of the sauce.
• Garnish with some red onion, sprinkle with the dill fronds, salt and pepper, and serve with extra sauce on the side.
• Whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey mustard, whole-grain mustard, ground mustard, sugar and vinegar in a medium bowl. Combine the olive and grapeseed oils in a small measuring cup. Slowly add the oil mixture to the mustard mixture, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Stir in the dill and salt.

SMOKED SALMON TARTINES

Steps:

• Toast the bread, then spread with the crème fraîche. Flake the smoked salmon over the top and garnish with the capers, gherkin and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season, then scatter over the chopped chives and primrose flowers (see tip, below).

SMOKED SALMON TERRINE

Steps:

• Grease a loaf tin, a 900g/2lb one is ideal but you can use one slightly smaller or bigger. Line with cling film, then cover just the base with one layer of smoked salmon slices, trimmed to fit neatly.
• Whizz the cream cheese, cream, lemon zest and juice together in a food processor to combine. Scrape out and stir in the dill and chives with some seasoning. Spread an 8th of the cream cheese mixture over as evenly as you can. Top with a layer of salmon slices. Repeat with the cream cheese and salmon - you should be able to do 7 layers of cream cheese (By starting with just an 8th of the mixture, it means as the tin widens you'll have enough to put a bit more as you go further up creating even layers.) Finish with a last layer of salmon (and treat yourself to a smoked salmon sarnie with any trimmings!) Cover with cling film, pressing down gently, then chill overnight.
• To serve, turn onto a platter and gently peel off the cling film. Scatter with a few dill fronds and serve with lemon wedges and toast.

SMOKED SALMON TARTINES WITH FRIED CAPERS

Steps:

• Toss onion and vinegar in a small bowl; let stand at least 1 hour to pickle.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, fry capers until opened and crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
• Spread toasts with crème fraîche and season with salt and pepper. Top with smoked salmon, drained pickled red onion, fried capers, and chives; drizzle with oil.
• Do ahead: Onion can be pickled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

TARTINE WITH SPRING VEGETABLES, SMOKED SALMON, RICOTTA, AND BASIL OIL

Steps:

• Make the basil oil: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add basil leaves and cook for 15 seconds. Drain and rinse under cold running water; squeeze out excess water. Coarsely chop basil and transfer to the jar of a blender or bowl of a food processor; add olive oil and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• Make the ricotta spread: Place ricotta in a medium bowl and beat with a fork to make smooth; season with salt and pepper. Stir in radishes, dill, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon basil oil; set aside.
• Make the tartines: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt water and add fava beans and cook for 1 minute. Drain and cool under cold running water. Peel fava beans and set aside. Add peas and asparagus to boiling water; cook for 1 minute and drain. Cool under cold running water, pat dry, and set aside.
• Spread each slice of toast with ricotta spread. Top with watercress and salmon. Top salmon with asparagus, peas, and fava beans. Drizzle with basil oil and season with a pinch of fleur de sel. Serve.

SMOKED SALMON AND EGG SALAD TARTINES

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a large pot and cover them with cool tap water. Bring the water to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the water for another 5 minutes. Drain, then fill the pot with cold water. To peel the eggs, tap each end on a board, then roll the egg between your hand and the board to crackle the shell. Peel under running tap water and allow the eggs to cool to room temperature.
• Place the eggs in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse the processor 10 to 12 times to break up, but not puree, the eggs. Transfer the chopped eggs to a bowl and add the mayonnaise, mustard, dill, salt, and pepper. Combine lightly with a fork.
• Toast or grill the bread. Lay 1 slice of salmon on each piece of bread, spread on the egg salad, then garnish with a sprig of dill. Serve at room temperature.

SMOKED SALMON TARTARE

Steps:

• Combine salmon, shallot, olive oil, and brine in a bowl. Toss with a spoon until evenly combined.
• Evenly distribute salmon mixture onto crackers. Top with lemon zest, chives, and cracked black pepper.

CHIVE TARTINES WITH SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Puree 1 cup chives and oil in blender 2 minutes. Pour into fine sieve set over medium bowl. Let drain 1 hour (do not press on solids). Discard solids.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix goat cheese and shallot in small bowl; season to taste with pepper. Place bread slices on large baking sheet. Brush both sides of bread lightly with chive oil. Spread each slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture.
• Bake bread until light golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to platter. Drape 1 salmon slice over each. Sprinkle with additional chopped chives.