This easy and delicious recipe for Nigella Lawson’s Smoked Salmon Blinis is the perfect quick appetizer or snack. With creamy soured cream, smoky salmon, and fresh dill, these blinis are simple yet full of flavor. You can easily adjust the toppings to suit your tastes, making it a versatile dish for any occasion!
Ingredients Needed
- 1 lemon, zest, and juice only
- 200g (7oz) smoked salmon
- 20-24 ready-made cocktail blinis
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 142ml (5fl oz) soured cream
- Small bunch of fresh dill
- Freshly ground black pepper
How To Make Smoked Salmon Blinis
- Prepare the Lemon Zest: Use a lemon zester to remove thin strips of zest from the lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith. Set the zest aside.
- Dice the Smoked Salmon: Stack the smoked salmon slices, then slice into fine strips. Rotate and cut across to dice the salmon. Place into a bowl.
- Add Lemon Juice & Seasoning: Squeeze the juice of half the lemon (or more to taste) into the bowl with the salmon, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Combine with Shallot: Stir in the finely chopped shallot and mix well.
- Assemble the Blinis: Spread a layer of soured cream onto each blini. Top with a spoonful of the salmon mixture, and garnish each with a sprig of dill and a strip of lemon zest.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh smoked salmon for the best flavor and texture. Pre-packaged smoked salmon may have a drier texture, so opt for freshly sliced if possible.
- Don’t overdo the lemon juice. Start with half and taste before adding more to keep the salmon mixture balanced.
- Chill the blinis before serving if possible. This makes them easier to handle and adds a nice contrast to the creamy topping.
- Finely chop the shallot to ensure it blends well with the salmon and doesn’t overpower the delicate flavors.
- Serve immediately after assembling for the freshest taste. If preparing in advance, store the blinis and salmon mixture separately to maintain the texture.
How To Store Leftovers?
Let the leftover Smoked Salmon Blinis cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 blini (of 20/24 servings)
- Calories: 10
- Total Fat: 0.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 2.3mg
- Sodium: 31mg
- Potassium: 20mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.6g
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Nigella Smoked Salmon Blinis
Description
This easy and delicious recipe for Nigella Lawson’s Smoked Salmon Blinis is the perfect quick appetizer or snack. With creamy soured cream, smoky salmon, and fresh dill, these blinis are simple yet full of flavor. You can easily adjust the toppings to suit your tastes, making it a versatile dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Zest: Use a lemon zester to remove thin strips of zest from the lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith. Set the zest aside.
- Dice the Smoked Salmon: Stack the smoked salmon slices, then slice into fine strips. Rotate and cut across to dice the salmon. Place into a bowl.
- Add Lemon Juice & Seasoning: Squeeze the juice of half the lemon (or more to taste) into the bowl with the salmon, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Combine with Shallot: Stir in the finely chopped shallot and mix well.
- Assemble the Blinis: Spread a layer of soured cream onto each blini. Top with a spoonful of the salmon mixture, and garnish each with a sprig of dill and a strip of lemon zest.
Notes
- Use fresh smoked salmon for the best flavor and texture. Pre-packaged smoked salmon may have a drier texture, so opt for freshly sliced if possible.
- Don’t overdo the lemon juice. Start with half and taste before adding more to keep the salmon mixture balanced.
- Chill the blinis before serving if possible. This makes them easier to handle and adds a nice contrast to the creamy topping.
- Finely chop the shallot to ensure it blends well with the salmon and doesn’t overpower the delicate flavors.
- Serve immediately after assembling for the freshest taste. If preparing in advance, store the blinis and salmon mixture separately to maintain the texture.
Nigella Smoked Salmon Blinis