Photo: Smoked Trout Canapes with Creme-Fraiche and Herb Sauce for Two Recipe
Ingredients
Creme Fraiche and Herb Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill, plus some fronds, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon snipped chives
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 squares mini-pumpernickel bread
- 4 ounces smoked trout, bones removed
Directions
For the sauce: In a small bowl combine the creme fraiche, herbs, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the canapes: Dab a teaspoon or of creme fraiche sauce on 1 side of the pumpernickel slices. Place 1 or 2 large flakes or chunks of trout on each, and top with a small dollop of crème fraiche sauce. Garnish each canape with a frond of dill, and serve.
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By maestros_1203040
Renton, WA
on February 15, 2005
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I substituted smoked salmon for the smoked trout, but used the Creme-Fraiche and Herb Sauce as suggested. Delicious! A perfect "Valentine's Day" precursor to the main meal which followed (Rachel's Lobster Thermidor. Wonderful flavors!
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