Salmon Cups Recipes

SMOKED SALMON FILO CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven according to the package instructions for the filo cups. Put the filo cups on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy according to the package instructions. Let cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, salmon, creme fraiche, capers, shallot, lemon zest and juice, 1 tablespoon of the dill and 1 tablespoon of the chives. Transfer the mixture to a ziptop bag. Cut an approximately 1-inch opening in the corner of the bag. Pipe the salmon mixture evenly among the filo cups, filling them to the top.
• Mix together the remaining dill and chives, then sprinkle some of the herbs on top of each cup to garnish. Serve immediately.

SALMON MOUSSE CUPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add flour and mix well. Shape into 24 balls; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. , Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the salmon, broth, sour cream, onion, lemon juice and salt until blended. Spoon into the shells. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with dill.

CUCUMBER CUPS WITH CREAMY SALMON WHIP

Steps:

• Process the cottage cheese and milk in a food processor until smooth. Add the scallions, salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice and a pinch of white pepper and process until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Cut the cucumbers into 3/4-inch-thick rounds, discarding the ends. Using a small spoon, scoop the seeds and some of the flesh out of each round to form a small cup.
• Fill each cup with about 2 teaspoons of the salmon whip and sprinkle with the chives. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 hour.

CUCUMBER CUPS WITH DILL CREAM AND SMOKED SALMON

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.

SALMON CUPS WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and start your water boiling for step 6.
• In a bowl, combine the cornflakes, milk, eggs, butter, onion, garlic salt, pepper, and salmon.
• Divide into 4 equal portions.
• Place four greased 8 ounce custard cups in a 11 X 7 X 2 inch baking dish.
• Fill cups with salmon mixture; gently press down with a spoon until flattened.
• Fill baking dish with boiling water to a depth of 1 inch.
• Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• For cheese sauce: in a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for one minute or until thickened.
• Add cheese, pimentos, salt, garlic, and pepper; cook and stir until cheese is melted.
• Pour over salmon.

SALMON CUP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Take each slice of bread and cut three circles per slice of bread approx 2 inches wide. continue until all are cut. using a cookie cutter.
• Using your rolling pin roll each piece until thin (this should make them at least 3 inches across)and spread each side thinly with the garlic butter.
• pre heat oven to moderate ( 170c).
• push into patty pans and cook until slightly golden brown - 15 - 20 minutes, sometimes its worth flipping them over in the pan just to make sure the base is well cooked then remove and cool.
• The Filling.
• Drain the Salmon well. when you open the can actually push the lid into the can to get out as much juice as possible and remove any skin and bones. Beat the cream cheese until soft, add the salmon, sour cream, salad dressing and lemon juice, coriander, chives, salt and pepper, beat all together for one minute.
• Put at least one heaped teaspoon of the filling into each bread case, garnish with a few pieces of Chives and serve.
• NB. both the bread cups can be made at least 24 hours ahead, keeping the bread cups in a sealed plastic bag and the filling the the fridge, they can then be put together at the last minute.