Mouthwatering Russian Lunch: Smoked Salmon Blini with Dill Cream Sauce

Discover the exquisite taste of Russia with our Mouthwatering Russian Lunch recipe: Smoked Salmon Blini with Dill Cream Sauce. This delectable dish combines traditional Russian flavors and modern culinary techniques to create a sensory experience that will transport you straight to the heart of Russia.

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 5 minutes - Total Time: 15 minutes

🍽 Servings: 2

🔥 Difficulty: Intermediate

🌎 Cuisine: Russian

Allergens

Fish, Dairy

Ingredients

100g smoked salmon, thinly sliced
8 blini, store
bought or homemade
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp butter
Optional: Caviar, for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Heat a non stick pan over low heat. Add butter and let it melt, creating a slightly crispy base for your blini.
Place 4 blini on each plate, and top each with smoked salmon slices.
Dollop the dill cream sauce generously over the salmon topped blini.
Garnish with a sprinkle of caviar, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Russian lunch!

Chef’s Insight

The key to this recipe lies in balancing flavors and textures - from the soft and fluffy blini to the rich, smoky salmon and creamy dill sauce. Each bite should be a delightful explosion of taste and mouthfeel.

Notes

Be sure to use high-quality smoked salmon for optimal taste and texture in this dish.

Substitutions

For a vegan alternative, use store-bought or homemade vegan blini and substitute the smoked salmon with marinated tofu or tempeh. Use dairy-free sour cream for a dairy-free version.

Alternative Preparations

Serve this dish as an appetizer or light lunch, accompanied by a refreshing Russian cucumber salad or borscht soup.

Alternative Methods

You can also prepare the dill cream sauce in advance and warm it up before serving to save time on the day of preparation.

Best Storage Practice

Store any leftover blini in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3 days. The dill cream sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Shelf Life

Freshly prepared Smoked Salmon Blini with Dill Cream Sauce should be consumed within one hour of preparation.

Plating Tips

Arrange the blini on a white plate, leaving space between each blini for better visual appeal. Ensure that the sauce is evenly distributed and garnished with caviar for an elegant touch.

Nutrition Facts

This recipe serves as a light lunch or appetizer, providing protein from the smoked salmon, healthy fats from the sour cream, and vitamins from fresh dill.