SMOKED SALMON, AVOCADO, AND HORSERADISH SPIRALS

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Categories     Cocktail Party     Cream Cheese     Salmon     Avocado     Shower     Gourmet

Yield Makes 36 canapés

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 California avocado
an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons drained bottled horseradish
1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon
18 thin slices of dense pumpernickel
tiny parsley sprigs for garnish
fresh chives for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan sprinkle the gelatin over the lemon juice, let it soften for 10 minutes, and heat the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, until the gelatin is dissolved. In a food processor purée the avocado with the cream cheese, the horseradish, and the gelatin mixture until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, set the bowl in a larger bowl of ice and cold water, and stir the mixture until it is thickened to the consistency of thick mayonnaise.
  • Arrange the smoked salmon slices, overlapping them slightly, on a sheet of plastic wrap to form a 17- by 7-inch rectangle and spread them with the avocado mixture, leaving 1/2-inch border. Using the plastic wrap as an aid and beginning with a long side roll up the smoked salmon jelly-roll fashion, wrap it in the plastic wrap, and twist the ends of the plastic wrap closed. Chill the smoked salmon roll for 3 hours, or until it is frim and the filling is set.
  • With a 1 1/2-inch round cutter cut out rounds from the pumpernickel, reserving the scraps for another use. Remove the plastic wrap from the salmon roll carefully on a cutting board and with and electric knife or other very sharp knife cut it crosswise int 1/4-inch slices. Arrange each salmon roll slice on a pumpernickel round and garnish each canapé with a parsley sprig and 2 short sections of chive. The canapés keep, covered tightly with plastic wrap and chilled, for 2 hours.

Erfat Official
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These spirals are so easy to make, and they're always a hit at parties. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


josh_ castell
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover smoked salmon.


Wamboga Yasir
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I made these spirals for my boyfriend, and he loved them! He said they were the best appetizer he'd ever had.


Because I've
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These spirals were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Cameron Grillett
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I'm not a big fan of smoked salmon, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The avocado and horseradish helped to balance out the smokiness of the salmon.


Shafiq Mughal
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I made these spirals for a bridal shower, and they were a big hit. The spirals were easy to make, and they looked very elegant.


emmanuella ofili
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These spirals were a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


China Pro
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I wasn't sure about the horseradish, but it actually worked really well with the salmon and avocado. This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch.


Henry Roeters
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the spirals turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Abigail Dippenaar
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I thought the spirals were a bit too fiddly to make, but the end result was worth it. The dish looked and tasted amazing.


Jubahel Miah
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I've never had smoked salmon before, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The avocado and horseradish were also great additions.


Franklin CA
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I made this for my family, and they all raved about it. My kids especially loved the spirals.


Catherine Tant
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This was a great appetizer for a party. It was easy to make ahead of time, and everyone loved it.


Mr Ben
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I loved the smokiness of the salmon and the creaminess of the avocado. The horseradish added a nice kick, and the spirals were easy to make and looked very impressive.


Felix Dube
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This dish was absolutely delightful! The combination of smoked salmon, avocado, and horseradish was perfect, and the spirals were a fun and creative way to present it. I will definitely be making this again!