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Smoked Salmon Carpaccio with Fried Capers and Herbs

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio with Fried Capers and Fresh Herb Magic

Delightful Smoked Salmon Carpaccio with Fried Capers and Herbs is a stunning appetizer perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 small Shallot Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Grainy Dijon Mustard Substitute with yellow mustard if needed
  • 1 unit Fresh Lemon Juice Use fresh juice for best flavor
Fried Capers
  • cup Drained Capers Substitute with green olives if needed
  • ¼ cup Cassava Flour Regular flour for non-gluten-free
Carpaccio
  • 8 ounces Smoked Atlantic Salmon High quality recommended
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill Can be replaced with chives or parsley
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper For garnish
Serving Options
  • as needed Crostini For serving
  • as needed Crackers For serving
  • as needed Bagels For serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Serving platter
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together one small diced shallot, two minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil, a tablespoon of grainy Dijon mustard, and the juice of one fresh lemon until well combined and creamy.
Prepare the Capers
  1. In a small bowl, toss ⅓ cup of drained capers with ¼ cup of cassava flour until fully coated.
Fry the Capers
  1. Heat approximately ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the floured capers and fry for about 3 minutes, turning until golden brown and crispy.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Arrange 8 ounces of smoked Atlantic salmon on a serving platter, drizzling with lemon-shallot dressing.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle the crispy fried capers over the salmon, add freshly chopped dill and black pepper, and serve with crostini, crackers, or bagels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality smoked salmon for best results. Fry capers just before serving for maximum crunchiness.

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