Lox and a schmear is a classic New York City breakfast or brunch dish that consists of smoked salmon, cream cheese, and bagels. Emeril Lagasse's version of this dish adds a few extra ingredients to create a more flavorful and indulgent experience. His recipe includes capers, red onion, and fresh herbs, all of which help to balance out the richness of the smoked salmon and cream cheese. The result is a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing, and perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning.
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LOX AND A SCHMEAR, EMERIL-STYLE
I love this recipe! It looks so pretty and tastes so good, this is one of my comfort foods! I don't need an Emeril recipe to prepare lox and cream cheese but it just that it hits the right spot with the right amount of ingredients! Make the Dilled Cucumbers first because they need to be put in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2002. Televion Food Network, 2003.
Provided by Manami
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make Dilled Cucumbers:.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Prepare Lox and a Schmear:.
- Place cream cheese, capers, parsley, lemon juice, salt(if using), and pepper in a small bowl and mix to combine.
- Place 2 slices of the salmon in a cross pattern on a flat surface.
- Place 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture in the center of the cross.
- Fold the flaps over to form a package approximately 2x2" wide.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Spread each bagel half with softened butter or margarine.
- Place the package on a bagel half and top with 2 Tablespoons of filled cucumbers and red onion.
- Top with the other half of the bagel and make a sandwich.
SCHMEAR (CREAM CHEESE WITH LOX SPREAD)
Try serving this "schmear" with some fresh bagels at your next brunch. You could add a tablespoon or so of fresh chopped dill or parsley or even a couples of tablespoons of drained capers, but I like it kept simple. For appetizers, serve the schmear along with cocktail-sized rye bread slices.
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a food processor, work the cream cheese until it is smooth, turning off the motor and scraping down the sides of the work bowl several times.
- Add the scallions, lox, salt and pepper. Continue working the cream cheese mixture until it is blended (by the way, it is okay if there are some chunks of salmon in the mixture).
- Remove cream cheese mixture to a pretty container or small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Schmear on bagels, matzoh, or toasted pumpernickel or rye bread, or whatever you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.6, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 29.2, Cholesterol 166.6, Sodium 491, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 9.5
RITZ "EVERYTHING" BITES WITH LOX AND SCHMEAR
All of the flavors of a New York City lox and schmear bagel--cream cheese, capers, cucumber and lox--in a single, delicious bite.
Provided by RITZ Crackers
Categories RITZ
Time 1h15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make schmear, combine cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, capers, red onion, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl; stir well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer) so flavors can meld.
- To prepare, spread 1-1/2 tsp. schmear on RITZ Everything Cracker and top with cucumber half and piece of smoked salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 273.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Use the freshest ingredients possible. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. Lox and schmear is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Try adding different herbs, spices, or vegetables to your schmear.
- Serve lox and schmear with a variety of accompaniments. This could include bagels, crackers, blinis, or even just a simple slice of bread. You can also add toppings such as capers, onions, or tomatoes.
- Enjoy lox and schmear for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed any time of day.
Conclusion:
Lox and schmear is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It's a simple dish to make, but it can be dressed up or down to suit your taste. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just a casual meal, lox and schmear is sure to please everyone at the table.
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