Cucumber And Salmon Roe On Toasts Recipes

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber lengthwise into strips, turning it when you reach the seeds (to avoid them). You should get about 16 slices, some neater than others, but don't worry about that. Cut them in half, season lightly with pepper, and roll them up quite loosely. Pierce each roll with a toothpick to hold it together. Top each with about a 1/2 teaspoon of creme fraiche, 1/8 teaspoon salmon roe, and finally a tiny sprig of dill. Serve.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Toast bread slices in oven on a baking sheet, turning once, until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Spread 2 teaspoons cream cheese on each toast. Divide cucumber, salmon, onions, and capers among toasts; season with pepper. Squeeze lemon juice on top.

Steps:

• If serving the shallots, combine shallots and oil in a small pot or skillet. Heat over medium and cook until shallots begin to sizzle and fry in the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Continue cooking, swirling the pot or skillet occasionally, until the shallots begin to sizzle less and brown more, another 3 to 4 minutes. Once they're just starting to turn a nice golden brown, remove from heat. (They will continue to brown in the oil, so pull them before you think they're ready.) Use a slotted spoon or mesh strainer to transfer shallots to a paper towel-lined plate. Immediately season with lots of salt and set aside to cool.
• Heat oven to 325 degrees. Season salmon with salt and pepper and place in a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and place in oven. Roast until the edges are opaque and the fish is just cooked through in the center, 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare, 15 to 18 minutes for more well done. Meanwhile, thinly slice half the lemon and pick out any seeds. (Save the other half of the lemon for serving alongside.)
• If serving the cucumbers, combine cucumbers, vinegar and Aleppo pepper in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and let sit a few minutes, tossing occasionally to evenly season. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
• Remove salmon from oven and transfer to a large serving platter. (Alternatively, feel free to serve in the baking dish.) Scatter lemon slices over and nestle remaining lemon alongside for squeezing over. Sprinkle with flaky salt before serving with the cucumbers, shallots or both if you like, and perhaps quick pickles, buttered rice, jammy eggs or more fish (see note below).

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the salmon fillet on a piece of foil. Season, then wrap in the foil and roast for 8 mins until just flaking. Leave to cool.
• To make the pickled cucumber, cut the cucumber piece in half lengthways. Scrape out the core and discard. Cut in half again, then cut into quarter moons at an angle. Put in a bowl with the coriander, vinegar and a pinch of sugar and salt. Mix well and leave to pickle for at least 15 mins.
• To make the apple & chilli salsa, combine all the ingredients, mix well and season to taste.
• Toast the bread and cut each slice into eight squares. Spread with the crème fraîche and flake the salmon between the toasts. Top half with the pickled cucumber and half with the salsa.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly toast bread on a baking sheet until just beginning to crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, stir together cream cheese and creme fraiche until smooth. Make about 80 small cucumber balls using a mini melon baller (1/2 inch) or a Parisian scoop.
• Arrange toasts on a work surface. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture onto toasts. Cut each toast into 3 rounds using a 2-inch cookie cutter. Divide 1 ounce salmon roe among half the toasts. Top remaining toasts with cucumber balls and remaining ounce salmon roe. Serve immediately.