Smoked Salmon Tartare

Ingredients

• 2/3 pound Eastern Nova Smoked Salmon, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, about one small lemon’s worth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon capers, roughly chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon caper brine
• 2 teaspoons dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon shallots, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chives, thinly sliced for topping
• Toasted ciabatta
• Sourdough crackers
• Persian cucumbers
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

Instructions

1. 1

   Add salmon, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, caper brine, dill, shallots, olive to a bowl and mix well.

2. 2

   Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow flavors to marry. Top with chives.

3. 3

   Serve; see below options:

4. 4

   --- To Serve with Persian Cucumbers ---

5. 5

   Slice cucumbers down the the middle (top to bottom) and use as stick to dip.

6. 6

   --- To Serve with Ciabatta Bread ---

7. 7

   Slice ciabatta bread into ½ thick slices. Toast to desired level. Top with softened cream cheese and a dollop of smoked salmon tartare.

8. 8

   --- To Serve with Sourdough Crackers ---

9. 9

   Top with softened cream cheese and a dollop of smoked salmon tartare.