Smoked Fish and Caviar Salad

By David Tanis

Published December 22, 2011

Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
4(10)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

  • 6 ounces creme fraiche

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 2 teaspoons grated horseradish

  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • Pinch cayenne

  • Salt and pepper

  • 12 slices smoked sablefish or other cold-smoked fish, about 6 ounces

  • 3 Belgian endives, trimmed, in 1-inch diagonal slices

  • 6 radishes, sliced thin

  • Small bunch watercress

  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives

  • 6 lemon wedges

  • Fleur de sel or sea salt, for sprinkling

  • 4 ounces wild salmon caviar or trout roe, about 6 tablespoons.

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

5 grams carbs; 247 milligrams cholesterol; 404 calories; 3 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 12 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 980 milligrams sodium; 70 grams protein; 1 gram sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the creme fraiche, Dijon mustard, horseradish, lemon zest, lemon juice, cayenne and a little salt and pepper. Thin the sauce with a few drops more lemon juice or cold water if necessary.

  2. Step 2

    Spread 2 tablespoons sauce on each of 6 chilled salad plates. Top with 2 slices smoked sablefish. Garnish each plate with sliced endive and radishes, a few watercress sprigs, a sprinkling of chives and a lemon wedge. Season the raw vegetables with a little fleur de sel or sea salt. Spoon 1 tablespoon wild salmon caviar or trout roe in the center of each salad. Squeeze lemon juice over at the table.

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Sharon

This was very good. Could not get the sable or fish roe, but served with it two kinds of smoked salmon, and two kinds of good bread. Lovely delicate first course. "Schmear" of creme fraiche sauce is a nice variation.

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