Tartlets with Salmon and Cheese
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. There are many ways to make tartlets with salmon and cheese. This recipe is great because it takes very little time, and the result is simply delightful. Such an appetizer is an excellent choice for a light dinner or a festive table. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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1. This simple salmon and cheese tartlet recipe can be varied to taste. You can use lightly salted, smoked, or salted fish. You can also choose your favorite cheese—processed, cream cheese, or another to your liking. The tartlets don't have to be only the standard kind; tube-shaped ones also look very impressive on the table.
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Step 2
2. Wash fresh herbs, such as dill, and pat dry. Chop finely and mix with the cheese. Stir thoroughly until smooth and uniform. If desired, add a little finely chopped fish to the cheese filling—this will give it a tangy kick.
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Step 3
3. Clean the fish (in this version salmon, but other types can be used) of skin and bones, if any. Cut into thin, long strips. To make the fish easier to slice, you can place it in the freezer for 3–5 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Fill the tartlets with the cheese filling almost to the top. You can do this with a pastry bag for a neater result. However, tartlets with salmon and cheese can also be filled at home with an ordinary spoon.
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Step 5
5. All that remains is to roll up the strip of fish and place it on top. The tartlets turn out very attractive, and if you garnish them with fresh herbs as well, this appetizer can confidently hold its own on a restaurant menu.