Description
Mediterranean chefs craft this sumptuous Smoked Salmon Delights recipe with precision and passion. Rich layers of delicate fish, creamy spreads, and aromatic herbs promise a sensational culinary experience you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) smoked salmon
- ½ avocado, sliced into thin strips
- 1 small Persian cucumber, sliced into thin strips
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 ½ teaspoons mirin
Instructions
- Prepare Foundation: Layer smoked salmon slices on plastic wrap, slightly overlapping to create a uniform rectangular base seasoned with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning.
- Craft Filling: Blend cream cheese with green onions and lemon zest until smooth and creamy, ensuring consistent texture throughout the mixture.
- Assemble Roll: Spread cream cheese mixture evenly across salmon foundation, leaving minimal margins around edges, then strategically place cucumber and avocado strips centrally.
- Shape and Seal: Using plastic wrap as a guide, carefully roll salmon around vegetable and cream cheese filling, applying firm, controlled pressure to create a compact cylindrical shape.
- Chill and Stabilize: Twist plastic wrap ends to secure roll, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to enhance structural integrity and facilitate precise cutting.
- Serve and Garnish: Slice roll into delicate medallions using a sharp knife, plate with accompaniments like citrus-infused soy sauce or artisan crackers for an elegant appetizer presentation.
Notes
- Salmon Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, fresh smoked salmon with smooth, vibrant color and minimal moisture for best texture and flavor.
- Seasoning Strategy: Everything But The Bagel Seasoning adds depth, but adjust quantity based on personal salt preference to prevent overwhelming the delicate salmon.
- Chill for Precision: Refrigeration is crucial for achieving clean, uniform slices and helps ingredients bind together smoothly.
- Knife Technique: Use a razor-sharp, non-serrated knife and clean between each cut to ensure pristine, professional-looking medallions without salmon tearing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg