Smoked Salmon Vol-au-Vents
An elegant appetizer featuring crisp, flaky vol-au-vent pastry shells filled with a creamy smoked salmon mixture, balanced with fresh herbs and citrus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
- 12 vol-au-vent pastry shells
- 150 g smoked salmon, chopped or sliced
- 200 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream or crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp capers (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to pastry shell instructions and warm the vol-au-vents until crisp and golden.
- Allow the pastry shells to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream or crème fraîche until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Gently fold in smoked salmon and capers if using.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into the pastry shells just before serving.
- Garnish with extra dill or small pieces of smoked salmon if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Fill shells just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter filling option.
- Add cucumber for extra freshness and crunch.
- A touch of horseradish adds a subtle kick.
- Store filling and shells separately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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