Fresh Cucumber Slices With Smoked Salmon And Wasabi Cream Recipes

Steps:

• Partially peel cucumber horizontally (so that some dark green still shows), then slice into 20 @ 1/4-inch thick rounds. Lay on paper towels.
• Arrange slices of smoked salmon on top of the cucumber slices, cutting salmon to fit.
• Drizzle salmon with lemon juice and lightly sprinkle with pepper.
• In a small bowl whip together the cream cheese, fresh dill, fresh chives, pepper, and wasabi powder.
• Top salmon with wasabi cream, and garnish with fresh dill.

Steps:

• Trim ends from cucumbers and cut crosswise into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) rounds. Scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side of each round with a small melon-baller, forming little cups. Drain cucumbers, cup sides down, on paper towels for 15 minutes.
• Beat cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with 1 salmon strip and 1 dill sprig.

Steps:

• About twenty minutes before you want to start working, set the cream cheese out on the counter to soften. (You can skip this step, if necessary, but it will mean a bit more effort in the next step, mixing the cream cheese with the wasabi.)
• When the cream cheese is softened, combine the wasabi powder and water to make a smooth paste. Mix the cream cheese in with the wasabi paste until it is combined.
• Wash the cucumbers well and then peel them lengthwise in alternating strips.
• Slice the cucumbers into disks about an eighth to a quarter inch thick.
• Top each cucumber slice with a fold of smoked salmon.
• Put a ½ tsp. of cream cheese atop the salmon.
• Secure each appetizer with a toothpick.
• Serve on a tray.
• Note: Takes a half hour of active labor plus about twenty minutes to soften the cream cheese.

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium heat. Spray a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil or a doubled-up piece of regular aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray. Lay salmon fillet out on foil and season with salt and pepper.
• In a mixing bowl, combine mayo, dill and horseradish. Spread mixture over salmon fillet evenly with a rubber spatula. Shingle cucumber slices on top of mayo mixture. Transfer aluminum foil with salmon onto preheated grill and close lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes. Let salmon cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Steps:

• Mix the wasabi with the cream cheese in a small bowl. Spread the bread slices with a thin, even layer of the mixture.
• Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and twist the 2 halves apart and remove the pit. Use a spoon to remove the avocado flesh in 1 piece. Slice each avocado half in 1/8-inch slices. Place the avocado slices in a bowl and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over avocado slices and toss gently.
• Cover each bread slice with a single layer of avocado slices. Top with a piece of salmon. Serve as soon as possible.

Steps:

• Make tartare: In a small bowl, combine salmon, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
• Using a paring knife or vegetable peeler, remove skin on two opposite sides of cucumber. Trim the ends, and cut cucumber crosswise into 48 slices, 1/4 inch thick. Place slices on paper towels to dry.
• Using a butter knife or a small offset spatula, spread about 1/2 teaspoon of creme fraiche on half of the cucumber slices, and then top with a teaspoon of tartare. Place remaining cucumber slices on top, followed by a small dollop of creme fraiche and a piece of lime. Serve immediately, or chill, covered with plastic wrap, up to 1 hour.

Steps:

• Cut 18 rounds from cucumber (about 1/4 inch thick) and save any leftover for another use. Top each round with a thin slice of salmon cut to fit. Drizzle a little lemon juice over the salmon, then season with salt and pepper.
• Place avocado, sour cream, 1 teaspoon pf lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a food processor and process until smooth and blended.
• Garnish each cucumber slice with a dollop of avocado cream and sprinkle with green onions.

Steps:

• Cut cucumber into thin rounds using slicer. Stir together wasabi and cream cheese. Spread mixture on baguette, then make open-face sandwiches with cucumber, salmon, and ginger.

Steps:

• With a fork, score cucumber peel lengthwise; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Pipe or spread cream cheese onto each slice; top with salmon. Sprinkle with chives. Refrigerate until serving.