Pillows of Scottish Smoked Salmon With Crab

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Pillows of Scottish Smoked Salmon With Crab
in Seafood

Prep

40 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

350 g smoked salmon
3 -4 drops olive oil
175 g white crab meat
1 avocado , diced small
50 g cucumbers , peeled sliced length ways , deseeded small diced
1 large plum tomato , diced & deseeded
1 bunch chives , snipped with scissors
1 lemon , juice of
salt & pepper
75 g trout black caviar
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish , sauce
150 ml creme fraiche
1 lemon , juice of
salt & pepper
200 g cucumbers
1 -2 Dijon mustard
75 ml balsamic vinegar
150 ml extra olive oil
salt & pepper
fresh herb ( parsley , mint , chervil , finely chopped )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
580
Sugar
5g
Fat
46g
Pillows of Scottish Smoked Salmon With Crab is a luxurious seafood dish, perfect for special occasions or fancy dinner parties. The dish is made up of two main components: delicate smoked salmon pillows topped with fresh white crab meat, diced avocado, and tomato, and a rich caviar cream sauce to tie everything together. The dish is served alongside a tangy cucumber salad dressed with Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar. The combination of flavors, colors, and textures is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

Instructions

1.Finely dice the smoked salmon and mix with some olive oil. Then, form into small round balls or pillows.
2.In a separate bowl, mix together the crab meat, diced avocado, diced cucumber, diced tomato, snipped chives, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the refrigerator.
3.To make the caviar cream sauce, combine the trout black caviar, horseradish sauce, creme fraiche, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Mix thoroughly and chill.
4.For the cucumber salad, peel and dice the cucumber into small pieces. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, extra olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the diced cucumber to the dressing and toss in the finely chopped fresh herbs.
5.Arrange the smoked salmon pillows on a plate, spoon the crab mixture onto the pillows, and top with the caviar cream sauce. Serve alongside the cucumber salad.

PROS

This recipe is a great combination of flavors, textures, and colors, and is sure to wow your dinner guests.
The delicate smoked salmon pillows are complemented perfectly by the refreshing cucumber salad and rich caviar cream sauce.

CONS

This recipe may be time-consuming and difficult for novice cooks, as it requires many different components to be prepared separately.
Additionally, the ingredients may be expensive and difficult to find.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal. The smoked salmon and crab meat are both excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to improved heart health, brain function, and reduced inflammation. The avocado and cucumber provide fiber and antioxidants, while the fresh herbs and lemon juice add plenty of flavor without adding excess calories or sodium.

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