Savory Puff Pastry Tart With Smoked Salmon Recipes

Steps:

• Trim the fennel. Halve the fennel top to bottom, then use a paring knife to cut out the thick core in the center. Remove the tough outer layer. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the fennel horizontally as thinly as possible. You should have about 3 to 3 1/2 cups.
• Grate 1 1/2 teaspoon zest from the lemon, then squeeze out 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, keeping zest and juice separate.
• In a mixing bowl, toss together fennel slices, lemon juice, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper. Let sit for 20 minutes to soften fennel.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 425 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In another medium mixing bowl, use a rubber spatula to mix together the mascarpone, herbs, egg, lemon zest, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until well combined.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out to form a 13-by-11-inch rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. With a sharp knife, lightly score a 1/2-inch border around the edges of the puff pastry.
• Spread mascarpone mixture evenly inside the scored border. Drain the excess liquid from the fennel and arrange the slices in an even layer on top of the mascarpone.
• Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden, 22 to 28 minutes. Let tart cool on its baking sheet on a rack for at least 15 minutes before serving (or up to 4 hours).
• To serve, cut tart into pieces. Drape each with a slice of smoked salmon, sprinkle with a little lemon juice, and garnish with capers, dill and black pepper.

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the softened cream cheese and mayo.
• Add in salmon, lemon juice (if using) bell pepper, olives, celery, green onion and dill; mix well to combine.
• Season with seasoning salt and pepper.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• Set oven to 400 degree.
• Place one thawed pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface; roll out to a 12x10-inch rectangle.
• Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Brush the edges of the sheet with egg.
• Spread the salmon mixture over the pastry up to 1-inch from edges.
• Roll the second sheet out to the same size as the first sheet.
• Place over the filling, matching the edges and crimp to seal.
• Score the top of pastry diagonally in both directions at 1-inch intervals.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
• Cut into slices with a serrated knife and serve warm.