Smoked Salmon

Posted on July 23, 2024

This refined and savory production combines the deep, velvety flavors of smoked salmon, goat's cheese, and ricotta in best harmony. The salmon is gently seasoned with garlic, chives, and lemon enthusiasm, causing a delightful harmony of preferences. Combined with flawlessly charred asparagus and a tangy honey-mustard sauce, this recipe is a real cooking extravagance. For included complexity and style, a soft-boiled egg and sharp microherbs can be added, raising the plate to brand-new heights. Offered with a crunchy chargrilled sourdough bread, this dish is nothing short of superb.

Lunch

Ingredients

200g smoked salmon or ocean trout

150g soft goat’s cheese

150g ricotta

1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

1/2 bunch chives, chopped

1 lemon, zested, juiced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey

1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

1 egg, soft-boiled, peeled, chopped (optional)

Microherbs or salad leaves, to serve (optional)

Chargrilled sourdough bread, to serve

Instructions

1

Grease and line two 150ml dishes with plastic wrap, then line with the smoked salmon.

2

Place the cheeses, garlic, chives, lemon zest and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a bowl, stir to combine, then divide among the lined dishes. Chill for 30 minutes to set.

3

Meanwhile, whisk the mustard, honey, 1/4 cup (60ml) oil and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl, then set aside.

4

Heat a chargrill pan over high heat and brush asparagus with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook, turning, for 1-2 minutes until just tender.

5

Invert the salmon parcels onto plates and serve with dressing, asparagus, egg, micro herbs and bread, if using.

Key Points About Ingredients:

• Smoked salmon or ocean trout provides a rich, smoky flavor and a tender texture.
• Soft goat’s cheese and ricotta create a creamy and tangy base for the salmon parcels.
• Garlic, chives, and lemon zest add depth and brightness to the cheese mixture.
• Asparagus is a perfect companion to the salmon, providing a fresh and slightly crunchy element.
• The honey-mustard dressing balances the richness of the salmon with its tangy and sweet notes.

Key Nutritional Insights:

• Smoked salmon is an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin B12.
• Goat’s cheese and ricotta provide calcium and protein.
• Asparagus is rich in fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, and folate.
• The dish also contains healthy fats from the olive oil and omega-3s from the salmon, which contribute to heart and brain health.

• Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size1
• Amount per serving
• Calories500
• Standard DV% Daily Value*
• Total Fat40 g72 g55.56%
• Cholesterol24 mg300 mg8%
• Sodium105 mg2300 mg4.57%
• Total Carbohydrate15 g275 g5.45%
• Dietary Fiber5 g28 g17.86%
• Total Sugars12 g
• Protein29 g50 g58%
• Calcium260 mg1300 mg20%
• Iron2 mg18 mg11.11%
• Vitamin A112 mcg900 mcg12.44%
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)18 mg90 mg20%
• Vitamin K60 mcg120 mcg50%
• Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)1.2 mcg2.4 mcg50%
• * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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