Smoked Fish Platter

Name: Smoked Fish Platter
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp prepared horseradish; 6 oz smoked salmon, sliced; 6 oz smoked mackerel fillet, flaked; 8 slices dark rye bread, sliced; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 lemon, wedged

A classic cold appetizer board featuring sliced smoked salmon and flaked mackerel served with rye bread and tangy horseradish cream. Simple to assemble and traditional for entertaining.

15 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp prepared horseradish
6 oz smoked salmon, sliced
6 oz smoked mackerel fillet, flaked
8 slices dark rye bread, sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 lemon, wedged

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sour cream and 2 tbsp prepared horseradish together until smooth.
2

Arrange 6 oz sliced smoked salmon and 6 oz flaked smoked mackerel fillet neatly on a large platter.
3

Nestle 8 slices sliced dark rye bread and 1 thinly sliced cucumber next to the fish.
4

Garnish the platter with 2 tbsp drained capers, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 wedged lemon.
5

Serve cold with the prepared horseradish cream on the side.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for capers in Smoked Fish Platter?

The entry for Smoked Fish Platter calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Can I make Smoked Fish Platter less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Smoked Fish Platter comes from 2 tbsp prepared horseradish. For a milder plate, start with half the horseradish and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Smoked Fish Platter dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Smoked Fish Platter is 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Smoked Fish Platter gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Smoked Fish Platter is 8 slices dark rye bread, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Smoked Fish Platter?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 26 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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