Smoked Salmon Canapés

Smoked Salmon Canapés
135 min.
25
115kcal

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If you're searching for an elegant yet simple appetizer to impress your guests, look no further than these delightful Smoked Salmon Canapés. Perfect for gatherings, cocktail parties, or even casual snacking, these bite-sized treats combine rich flavors and luxurious textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine taking a flaky, buttery pastry base—made with a light blend of all-purpose flour and unsalted butter—and topping it with a luscious spread of crème fraîche. The silky creaminess of the crème fraîche perfectly complements the savory, smoky notes of high-quality smoked salmon. Adding a sprinkle of brined capers enhances each bite with a burst of tanginess, elevating this dish to an impressive gourmet level.

Not only are these canapés visually stunning, but they are also surprisingly easy to make ahead of time. With a little prep, you can chill the dough and bake the pastry squares, allowing you to whip up a batch of these canapés in just over two hours. With 25 servings, this recipe is ideal for gatherings, ensuring that everyone enjoys a taste of this culinary delight. Serve them fresh out of the oven, and watch as your guests rave about these delicious bites that capture the essence of fine dining in the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 tablespoons brined capers chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 
  • 0.7 cup crème fraîche 
  • large egg plus 1 egg yolk 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose plus more for rolling
  • tbsp ice water 
  • oz salmon smoked
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Cut butter into 1/2-in. cubes and freeze in a single layer until very cold, 10 to 20 minutes. In a food processor, whirl flour and salt until blended.
  2. Add butter and pulse on and off just until bits of butter are about the size of peas. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg and yolk with 3 tbsp. ice water.
  3. Add egg mixture, about half at a time, and pulse just until evenly moistened and holding together (you may need to add 1 more tbsp. ice water as you're pulsing).
  4. Flatten the dough into 2 rough squares, each about 6 in. wide. Wrap squares in wax paper. Chill until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
  5. Preheat oven to 35
  6. Remove dough from refrigerator and let stand 5 minutes. Unwrap and, on a lightly floured surface, roll dough halves into 1/8-in.-thick squares, 10 to 11 in. each.
  7. Transfer each square to a rimmed baking sheet and prick all over with a fork.
  8. Bake until medium brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool on pan, about 30 minutes.
  9. Spread with crme frache, dividing evenly, and top with smoked salmon and capers.
  10. Cut into 2-in. squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein9.21%
Fat56.57%
Carbs34.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3
Glycemic Load
6.9
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.1704347567714%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
1.05mg
Quercetin
1.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:115.48kcal
5.77%
Fat:7.27g
11.18%
Saturated Fat:4.26g
26.6%
Carbohydrates:9.89g
3.3%
Net Carbohydrates:9.53g
3.46%
Sugar:0.25g
0.28%
Cholesterol:26.91mg
8.97%
Sodium:116.43mg
5.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.66g
5.32%
Selenium:6.76µg
9.66%
Vitamin D:1.11µg
7.39%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.82%
Folate:24.74µg
6.18%
Vitamin B3:1.02mg
5.1%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.99%
Vitamin A:224.24IU
4.48%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.41%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.71%
Iron:0.67mg
3.7%
Phosphorus:31.83mg
3.18%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.93%
Copper:0.04mg
1.85%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.53%
Fiber:0.36g
1.45%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.33%
Magnesium:4.84mg
1.21%
Calcium:11.61mg
1.16%
Source:My Recipes