SMOKED SALMON WITH CAVIER

Smoked salmon is one of my favorite fish that I love. I use it in sandwiches, in salads, as a starter and as a side dish. We had friends round the other day and I served this as a starter which was lovely and light and enjoyable.

YOU NEED

• Tub of low fat creme fraiche
• 1 slice of smoked salmon per person
• Rocket leaves, cleaned and washed
• Jar of caviar
• 2 tbsp low fat mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• Some water to mix
• Salt and ground black pepper

1) Wash and spin the rocket leaves, set aside. Mix mayonnaise and tomato puree with water and set aside.

2) Place 1 tbsp of creme fraiche on each serving plate and place the rocket leaves on top. Then place one piece of salmon and top it up with 1 tsp of caviar.

3) Drizzle mayonnaise and tomato pure sauce over it.

4) Season with salt and pepper and serve it chilled. 

SMOKED SALMON WITH TREAD EGG NOODLE( sehriyeli somon)

This is a light yet filling dish so I served it for lunch . Can be served as a STARTER. Serves 2

YOU NEED

• 4 slices of smoked salmon
• Juice of half a lemon
• 150 g low fat cottage cheese
• 50 g brie cheese, diced finely
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp fresh dill and parsley
• Pinch of chilli powder
• 150 g cooked tread noodle
• 1 shallot or spring onion, chopped finely
• 2 medium mushroom, diced finely
• 1 egg, whisked
• salt and black pepper
• Some olive oil for frying
  

METHOD

Squeeze the lemon juice and pour over the salmon slices. Set aside. Combine the cottage cheese, brie, garlic, herbs and chilli powder in a small bowl, mix well. Set aside. Mix chopped onion, mushrooms and whisked egg with the noodles. Season with salt and pepper and mix it well to combine. Heat some olive oil in a large non stick frying pan. Place 4 portions of the noodle mixture and flatten them with a spatula. Fry the noodle patties on medium heat for about 5-6 minutes each side or until they are browned and crispy. Then drain them on absorbent paper.

Divide the patties on two serving plates, top with the cottage and herb mixture. Finally top with the salmon slices. ENJOY...