Salmon with Capers Appetizer or Sandwich Spread

Salmon with Capers is a quick and elegant appetizer or light sandwich topper.  Poach salmon and combine with a mayonnaise and caper dressing ahead of time, then serve when needed.

Salmon with Capers

It all started Memorial Day weekend.  The guests would be arriving soon, and I was in need of something to serve.  Something easy.  Fridge to table in minutes.  Done!   

Over the past few years, Memorial Day weekend has turned into a surprisingly important holiday in our household. College is out, grade/high school are winding down, and there are Three Whole Days to mark the approach of summer! So everyone is eager to get together and have some fun!  

Enter a house full of guests.  Yes, my recent-grad daughter has even decided it’s enough fun to warrant driving 5 ½ hours from Minneapolis!

And it’s not just Memorial Day.  With family spreading out more and more, all the long weekends are becoming reunion time.  Whoda’ thought, a few years back, that 4^th of July could be the new Thanksgiving!

All the more fun!

Poach salmon and mix with dressing ahead of time

Of course, no one wants to put a wet blanket on activities by imposing rigid meal times or heavy preparation requirements.   And did I mention that I come from a family of foodies?  Random deli, tossed on the table, would never do!  

Luckily, this Salmon with Capers Salad, based on a recipe from Food & Wine, was perfect.  Sophisticated yet broadly appealing, you can prepare it ahead of time and serve whenever needed.  Just add it to a plate of artisanal cheese and charcuterie, with thin-sliced French bread and crackers.  Pickled asparagus optional.

And let the mini-golf/biking/bocce begin!  

Salmon with Capers

2018-06-07 14:46:24

Yields 8

Salmon with Capers is a quick and elegant appetizer or light sandwich topper. Poach salmon and combine with a mayonnaise and caper dressing ahead of time, then serve when needed.

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Total Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr

186 calories

2 g

40 g

11 g

15 g

2 g

132 g

229 g

1 g

0 g

7 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

132g

Yields

8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

Calories from Fat 96

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g

17%

Saturated Fat 2g

8%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 40mg

13%

Sodium 229mg

10%

Total Carbohydrates 2g

1%

Dietary Fiber 0g

1%

Sugars 1g

Protein 15g

Vitamin A

6%

Vitamin C

5%

Calcium

2%

Iron

3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. • 1 cup water
2. • 1 cup dry white wine
3. • 1 pound of salmon, fillet or chopped raw salmon

Dressing

1. • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
2. • 1 small shallot, or a bunch of chives, minced
3. • 2 Tablespoons capers, drained
4. • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
5. • 1 garlic clove, minced
6. • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or 1 teaspoon lemon zest
7. • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8. • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large frying pan, bring the water and wine to a simmer. Add the salmon and poach over low heat until just cooked. Drain the salmon, move to a plate and refrigerate until cool. If using a fillet, remove any skin and obvious fat, then flake with a fork.
2. In a large bowl, combine dressing ingredients and mix until blended. Fold in the flaked poached salmon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve with crackers or open-face on French bread

Notes

1. Can be made the day before and refrigerated until needed.
2. Double if you are serving a crowd or are short on cheese/charcuterie!

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calories

186

fat

11g

protein

15g

carbs

2g

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