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Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roulade

An elegant chilled appetizer featuring rich smoked salmon rolled around a bright lemon and dill cream cheese filling.

20 minEasyServes 6180 cal/serving

BritishAppetizerNo-CookPescatarianLow CarbKetoHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SugarCorn-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
  • 2 tbsp capers, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 oz sliced smoked salmon

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp grated lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped capers, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper until smooth.

  2. 2

    Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap flat on a clean work surface.

  3. 3

    Arrange 8 oz sliced smoked salmon in an overlapping rectangular layer on top of the plastic wrap.

  4. 4

    Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across 8 oz sliced smoked salmon, leaving a thin border at the top edge.

  5. 5

    Roll 8 oz sliced smoked salmon tightly into a log using the plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and chill for at least 1 hour.

  6. 6

    Unwrap the log and slice into rounds before serving.

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Questions

What is Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roulade?

An elegant chilled appetizer featuring rich smoked salmon rolled around a bright lemon and dill cream cheese filling. This reference files it under British appetizer: made without cooking, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

How long does Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roulade take?

As written, 20 minutes: 20 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of capers in Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roulade?

The entry for Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roulade calls for 2 tbsp capers, chopped. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Does Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roulade contain fish?

Yes: 8 oz sliced smoked salmon. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Which part of Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roulade can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 5. Step 5 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "Roll 8 oz sliced smoked salmon tightly into a log using the plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and chill for at least 1 hour." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 6 when you are ready to finish.

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