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Salmon Canapes Recipe


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Ingredients
  • CANAPES .
  • TASSO CURING SPICES .
  • 6 oz salmon black caviar .
  • 1/4 oz cayenne .
  • 2 oz garlic powder .
  • 1/4 lb ground black pepper .
  • 1/2 lb salt .
  • wood chips .
  • 1 (3-4 lb) side salmon, boned & trimmed .
  • 1 loaf thinly sliced sandwich bread, crusts removed .
  • 2 tbsps butter, softened .
  • 1 3/4 oz onion powder .
  • 4 oz paprika .
  • 2 c sour cream .
  • creole seasoning .
  • 1/4 tsp salt .
  • 1 bunch fresh chives, minced .
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Directions
  • Step #1 In a small bowl, mix the tasso curing spices & mix well.
  • Step #2 On a large sheet pan spread a piece of plastic wrap.
  • Step #3 Sprinkle top 3/4 of the tasso curing spices on the wrap, the lay the side of salmon on top.
  • Step #4 Cover up the salmon with the remaining spices, using more on the head end of the fish.
  • Step #5 Wrap the fish securely in the plastic & put in the fridge for 4 days.
  • Step #6 Soak wood chips in water for at least 30 mins & prepare the grill.
  • Step #7 Drain the chips & place this in a stovetop smoker.
  • Step #8 Unwrap the fish & place on the smoker, skin side down.
  • Step #9 Cover up the smoker & cook for approximately 5 mins to impart a smoky flavor.
  • Step #10 Remove the fish from the smoker, brush the excess cure from the surface of the fish & allow to rest, in the refrigerator at least 1 hr, covered, or overnight.
  • Step #11 In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, chives, lemon juice, salt & Creole seasoning to taste.
  • Step #12 Cover up & put in the fridge until needed.
  • Step #13 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step #14 Lightly spread the sliced bread with butter & cut into either triangles or squares.
  • Step #15 Toast the bread slices in the oven until just golden, about 4 mins.
  • Step #16 Allow to crisp on a cooling rack.
  • Step #17 Slice the salmon thinly on a diagonal with a very sharp knife.
  • Step #18 Fold 1 slice onto each toast & top this with a dollop of chive sour cream & caviar.
  • Enjoy the Salmon Canapes recipe

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