When the need for a stunning and flavorful appetizer strikes, look no further than smoked salmon napoleons with greens. This dish will not only impress your guests but also leave them craving more. The combination of salty smoked salmon, tangy goat cheese, and fresh, crisp greens is a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The individual napoleons are easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for parties or gatherings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SALMON FILLETS ON GREENS
These lightly seasoned salmon fillets are surrounded by fresh veggies and crunchy noodles, then drizzled with a homemade dill dressing. Bernadette Bennett of Waco, Texas shared the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the salmon in butter and oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with basil and oregano. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dill, milk, lemon juice, mustard and pepper until blended; set aside. Line two salad plates with lettuce. Layer with tomato, onion and chow mein noodles. Drizzle with salad dressing. Top with salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 36g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
HOME SMOKED SALMON WITH GREEN SALAD AND APPLE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories appetizer
Time P1DT45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- To make the salmon: In a medium bowl or container, combine the hot water, brown sugar, white sugar, salt and lemon zest. Add the salmon, skin side up, to the brine, pressing it down to submerge. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the salmon from the brine, and discard the liquid. Rinse the fillet under cold running water briefly to remove the excess salt. Place the salmon, skin side down, onto a rack. Let it stand until the top is dry to the touch, for about 1 hour. Do not pat dry.
- To prepare your wok smoker: Lay 2 layers of foil in the bottom of a wok if you want to protect the pan from getting charred. Add 2 handfuls of wood chips to the wok and place it over high heat. Add the 1/2 cup water.
- Position the bamboo steamer over top of the chips, and set the salmon fillets inside.
- Cover the wok with a lid or aluminum foil, and let the salmon smoke for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until its flesh is firm to the touch, and its edges are brown, crustier and caramelized.
- Remove the salmon from the steamer and transfer to a plate. Drizzle the smoked salmon with olive oil for garnish, and serve it alongside the salad.
- To make the vinaigrette: Pour the apple juice into a small pot, then boil it on high to reduce the liquid by half.
- Into a bowl, add the mustard and grind over some black pepper.
- Add a nice pinch of coarse salt, then add a dash of the apple cider vinegar. Whisk in your reduced apple juice along with the canola oil. Taste for seasonings and adjust if necessary.
- To make the salad: Toss the frisee, radishes, beets, green beans, arugula, and celery leaves into a bowl with just enough vinaigrette to barely moisten the leaves.
- Partially crush your crunchy croutons by placing them into a bowl, then crunching them with the bottom of a second bowl. Then add them to the vegetables.
- Grate a little lemon zest over the salad with a grind of black pepper. Give everything a final toss and plate.
SMOKED SALMON NAPOLEONS WITH GREENS
Our adaptation of a pretty and sophisticated appetizer from Kaatje bij de Sluis in Blokzijl, the Netherlands.
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Boil vinegar and shallots in heavy medium saucepan until almost no liquid remains, about 6 minutes. Add clam juice and oil; simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Whisk yolks in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in simmering sauce. Return sauce to pan; stir over medium-low heat until thermometer has registered 140°F for 3 minutes (do not boil). Strain into bowl. Mix in dill. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Chill.)
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line cooking rack with waxed paper. Butter 2 baking sheets. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface. Brush with melted butter. Top with second sheet. Brush with butter. Continue layering and buttering with remaining sheets. Cut phyllo into twelve 4 1/2x2-inch rectangles. Place on prepared sheets, spacing apart. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until phyllo is golden, watching closely to prevent burning, about 8 minutes. Using metal spatula, transfer phyllo to waxed paper-lined rack; cool.
- Rewarm sauce over low heat, stirring constantly (do not boil). Place 4 phyllo rectangles on work surface. Cover each with salmon. Season with pepper. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon onion. Spoon 1 teaspoon sauce over. Top each with another phyllo rectangle, then salmon. Season with pepper. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon onion. Spoon 1 teaspoon sauce over. Top with remaining phyllo rectangles.
- Whisk oil and vinegar in large bowl. Add curly endive and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top each with 1 napoleon. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
SMOKED SALMON NAPOLEANS WITH GREENS
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Boil vinegar and shallots in heavy medium saucepan until almost no liquid remains, about 6 minutes. Add clam juice and oil; simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Whisk yolks in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in simmering sauce. return sauce to pan; stir over medium-low heat until thermometer has registered 140°F for 3 minutes (do not boil). Strain into bowl. Mix in dill. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Chill.)
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line cooking rack with waxed paper. Butter 2 baking sheets. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface. Brush with melted butter. Top with second sheet. Brush with butter. Continue layering and buttering with remaining sheets. Cut phyllo into twelve 4 1/2 x 2-inch rectangles. Place on prepared sheets, spacing apart. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until phyllo is golden, watching closely to prevent burning, about 8 minutes. Using metal spatula, transfer phyllo to waxed paper-lined rack; cool.
- REwarm sauce over low heat, stirring constantly (so not boil). Place 4 phyllo rectangles on work surface. Cover each with salmon. Season with pepper. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon onion. Spoon 1 teaspoon sauce over. Top each with another phyllo rectangle, the salmon. Season with pepper. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon onion. Spoon 1 teaspoon sauce over. Top with remaining phyllo rectangles.
- Whisk oil and vinegar in large bowl. Add curly endive and toss to coat. season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top each with 1 napoleon. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
NAPOLEON OF SALMON MOUSSE
Steps:
- Chill the bowl of a food processor.
- Cut the salmon into chunks.
- Whip the cream until stiff.
- Place the salmon in the food processor bowl and process for a few seconds. Add the pepper, lemon juice and process a few seconds more, until the mixture forms a paste. Do not overprocess. Place the salmon in a mixing bowl and mix a third of the whipped cream into the salmon. Then mix in the remaining whipped cream. Return the mixture to the processor bowl. Process, using a spatula to push down the mousse on the sides of the bowl. Do not overprocess or the mixture will become warm and separate.
- Press the salmon mixture through a sieve to make a smooth puree. Refrigerate.
- When ready to serve, mix the chopped tarragon into the salmon mousse.
- Place half of the mousse on top of one leaf of pastry; top with a second leaf and spread with the remaining mousse; top with a third leaf.
- Smooth the edges and press the crumbs on all four sides of the napoleon. Refrigerate for at least a half an hour, and up to five hours.
- To serve, arrange either shredded lettuce or lettuce leaves dressed with vinaigrette on a plate. Arrange three slices of the napoleon, about a quarter-inch thick, overlapping on the plate and spoon about three or four tablespoons of sauce on the side.
SALMON AND MANGO NAPOLEON
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk cream until it forms stiff peaks. Add juice of 1 lemon and chives, and mix well. Taste mangoes; if they are very sweet, you may wish to add lemon juice to cream mixture. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- On a cutting board, place one slice of smoked salmon. Using a spatula, spread a thin layer of lemon cream on salmon, covering it completely. Cover cream with slices of mango. Place a second layer of salmon on the mango, and again cover with a layer of cream and a layer of mango. Top with a layer of smoked salmon.
- Cut into four rectangles of equal size, and transfer to four plates. Sprinkle the napoleons with fleur de sel and coarse pepper. Drizzle them with olive oil, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 603 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor.
- If you don't have crème fraîche, you can substitute sour cream or plain yogurt.
- Be careful not to overcook the asparagus, as it should still be slightly crisp.
- If you don't have a grill, you can pan-sear the asparagus in a little olive oil.
- Serve the Napoleons immediately, while the asparagus is still warm.
Conclusion:
Smoked salmon Napoleons with greens are a delicious and elegant appetizer or light lunch. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of smoked salmon, asparagus, and crème fraîche is delicious and satisfying, and the Napoleons are sure to impress your guests.
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