Cucumber And Smoked Salmon Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 pound smoked salmon, finely chopped

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped

Finely grated zest of 1 lime

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1 English cucumber

1/4 cup creme fraiche, well chilled

1 lime, peeled and segmented, each segment cut into 4 pieces

Preparation

Make tartare: In a small bowl, combine salmon, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and zest. Season with salt and pepper.

Using a paring knife or vegetable peeler, remove skin on two opposite sides of cucumber. Trim the ends, and cut cucumber crosswise into 48 slices, 1/4 inch thick. Place slices on paper towels to dry.

Using a butter knife or a small offset spatula, spread about 1/2 teaspoon of creme fraiche on half of the cucumber slices, and then top with a teaspoon of tartare. Place remaining cucumber slices on top, followed by a small dollop of creme fraiche and a piece of lime. Serve immediately, or chill, covered with plastic wrap, up to 1 hour.

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