Potatoes Topped with Smoked Salmon and Fennel

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Potatoes Topped with Smoked Salmon and Fennel
45 min.
24
66kcal

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Elevate your appetizer game with this elegant and gluten-free dish: Potatoes Topped with Smoked Salmon and Fennel. Perfect for any gathering, this recipe combines the earthy richness of red potatoes with the delicate smokiness of salmon and the refreshing crunch of fennel. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a quick yet sophisticated option for antipasti, starters, snacks, or appetizers.
What makes this dish stand out is the harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The creamy tang of reduced-fat sour cream complements the savory smoked salmon, while the subtle anise-like flavor of finely chopped fennel bulb adds a refreshing twist. A hint of fresh lemon juice brightens the topping, ensuring every bite is balanced and satisfying. Each serving is just 66 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste.
This recipe is also incredibly versatile. The potatoes can be cooked ahead of time and kept at room temperature, while the salmon topping can be prepared earlier and chilled, making it a stress-free option for hosting. Whether you're serving it at a formal dinner party or a casual get-together, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its simplicity and elegance.
Garnished with delicate fennel fronds or fresh dill sprigs, this dish not only tastes divine but also looks stunning on any platter. It’s a testament to how a few high-quality ingredients, thoughtfully paired, can create something truly memorable. Try it today and discover why this recipe is a favorite among cooking enthusiasts!

Ingredients

  • 24 servings optional: dill fresh
  • 0.3 cup fennel bulb finely chopped (sometimes called anise)
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup cream sour reduced-fat
  • 12 small potato red boiling ()
  • ounces salmon smoked coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cover potatoes with salted water by 1 inch in a large saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain in a colander and cool.
  3. Stir together salmon, fennel bulb, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Halve cooled potatoes and season cut sides with salt and pepper. Arrange, cut sides up, on a platter (if potatoes wobble, cut a thin slice off rounded bottoms), then dot each with 1/2 teaspoon sour cream. Mound salmon on top.
  5. ·Potatoes can be cooked 3 hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.·Salmon topping can be made 3 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories66kcal
Protein12.58%
Fat6.34%
Carbs81.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.5
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.0195652337178%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:65.89kcal
3.29%
Fat:0.48g
0.74%
Saturated Fat:0.21g
1.32%
Carbohydrates:13.77g
4.59%
Net Carbohydrates:12.3g
4.47%
Sugar:1.14g
1.27%
Cholesterol:1.38mg
0.46%
Sodium:36.34mg
1.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.14g
4.28%
Potassium:400.67mg
11.45%
Vitamin C:7.61mg
9.22%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.61%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.16%
Copper:0.12mg
6.02%
Fiber:1.48g
5.9%
Phosphorus:57.96mg
5.8%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.49%
Magnesium:19.59mg
4.9%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.7%
Folate:16.05µg
4.01%
Iron:0.66mg
3.64%
Vitamin K:3.05µg
2.9%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.73%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.6%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.02%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.9%
Selenium:1.27µg
1.82%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.45%
Calcium:12.8mg
1.28%
Source:Epicurious