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Smoked Salmon Tartare

By Anna Stockwell

3.8

(3)

Photo of smoked salmon tartare in a bowl surrounded by chips on a scored platter.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Liza Jernow

If you love beef tartare but don’t love the idea of leaving a bowl of raw beef out at a cocktail party, this recipe is for you. Smoked salmon is a party-friendly alternative that can take the spicy crunch of pickled green peppercorns. Serve it with potato chips and everyone will be happy.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    10–12 servings

Ingredients

8 oz. smoked salmon, cut into 1/4" pieces
3 Tbsp. green peppercorns in brine or capers, drained, finely chopped
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/3 cup crème fraîche
Potato chips (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Toss salmon, peppercorns, lemon zest, and paprika in a medium bowl until combined. Gently fold in crème fraîche until combined (the mixture should be loose—don’t press it together and don’t chill it). Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with potato chips alongside.

TagsSmoked SalmonSalmonFishSeafoodSnackStarterDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookEpicurious

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