Salmon Appetizer Sandwiches Recipes

SALMON APPETIZER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Thaw fish, if frozen.
• Measure thickness of fish fillets.
• Add 1 1/2 cups water to a large skillet.
• Bring to boiling.
• Add fish fillets.
• Return to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, uncovered, about 4 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• With slotted spatula, lift salmon to a plate lined with several thicknesses of white paper toweling.
• Allow salmon to cool for 15 minutes.
• Remove paper toweling; cover salmon with plastic wrap and chill thoroughly.
• Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, onion, capers, lemon peel and salt; set aside.
• Remove any dark flesh from chilled salmon.
• Flake salmon and add to the mayonnaise mixture; stir with a fork to combine.
• Spread each slice of bread with some of the salmon salad.
• Top half of the slices with watercress.
• Add remaining slices of bread, spread-side down.
• Cut sandwiches in quarters to form squares, rectangles, and/or triangles.
• If desired, top each piece with an olive slice and a decorative pick.

OPEN FACE SMOKED SALMON FINGER SANDWICHES WITH HERBED HORSERADISH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped chives, horseradish, pepper, salt, capers and lemon zest until smooth.
• Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface. Spread 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over each bread slice to cover. Lay the watercress in an even layer on top. Top with smoked salmon. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut 3 or 4 circles out of each slice of bread. Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture on top and garnish with 2 pieces of chive.
• Arrange the sandwiches on a platter and serve.