Smoked Salmon and Basil Rolls with Creme Fraiche or Sour Cream |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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An elegant first course for a sophisticated summer party. Taken from Bon Appetit. Ingredients:
12 slices smoked salmon (4x2 1/2 inch pieces) |
3/4 cup creme fraiche or 3/4 cup sour cream (about) |
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
12 large fresh basil leaves |
Directions:
1. Place 1 salmon slice on work surface. 2. Spread 2 teaspoons creme fraiche over salmon. 3. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons chopped basil. 4. sprinkle with pepper. 5. Starting at 1 short end, roll up salmon slice, enclosing filling. 6. Spread 1 teaspoon creme fraiche over top of roll; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chopped basil. 7. Cut roll crosswise into 5 slices (keep sliced roll together). 8. Repeat with remaining salmon, creme fraiche, and chopped basil. 9. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Transfer salmon rolls to plate, cover and chill.) Arrange whole basil leaves on platter. 10. Using small spatula, top each basil leaf with 1 sliced salmon roll, fanning slightly. |
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