Lumpfish Roe - The Perfect Appetizer

Lumpfish roe is usually considered as an alternative to caviar. It belongs to the family of cyclopteridae. It is mainly used as an appetizer. Here are some recipes that you can try:

Three-fish blinisWholemeal flour 140g (5 oz)Easy-blend dried yeast 1 sachetSalt ¼ tspCaster sugar 1 tspLukewarm water 175 mlEgg white 1Lukewarm milk 175 mlMelted butter 1 tbspToppingSour cream 120mlBlack lumpfish roe 1 jarPickled herring 150gSalmon trimmings 75 gFresh chives to tasteLemon wedges to taste

Method of preparation

Take a large mixing bowl and inside it mix the ingredients such as flour, salt and sugar. Make a hollow space in the center and pour the combination of lukewarm water and egg yolk. Whip it properly so that the ingredients are properly mixed. Then, include the flour in a gradual manner so as to make a thick mixture. Wrap the bowl with a cling film and keep it in a warm place. In the meantime, start preparing the topping. Include the sour cream and stir it well so as to get a smooth mixture. After that, take the lumpfish roe and separate it carefully. Cut the pickled herring and the smoked salmon using scissors. Wrap the topping carefully and let it cool. Then, start cooking the blinis. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees C. Include the egg white and whip it nicely until the ingredients are properly combined. Take a heavy skillet and heat it over moderate temperature. Then, include the melted butter into the pan and swirl it nicely so that the pans are coated well. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture. Cook it over average heat for 2 minutes until bubbles start forming on the surface of the blini. Let it set. Flip the side and cook the other side until it becomes golden brown. Keep the blinis in the oven so that it stays hot.

Take the leftover mixture and repeat the process. In order to serve, pour a teaspoon of sour cream into the center of each blin. Then, make a proper topping for the first 6 blinis using lumpfish roe. Top the rest using herring and the leftover smoked salmon. Transfer it into a serving plate and spread the chives over the blinis. Then, serve it along with lemon wedges.

Smoked salmon and crab canapeSmoked salmon 100gWhite crab meat 100 gMayonnaise 1 tbspDill to tasteLemon zest and juice 1 lemonBlinis 1 packetsLumpfish roe 1 jar

How to prepare?

The first step is to slice the salmon and crab meat nicely. Take a bowl and mix the ingredients such as salmon, crab, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice and zest. Keep ready the blinis and pour ¼ of the mixture into each blinis and make a proper topping with lumpfish roe. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Rate this ArticleLumpfish Roe - The Perfect AppetizerRating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)Roger Olsen has published 28 articles. Article submitted on August 12, 2013. Word count: 455

When it comes to picking the proper wine for a special menu, occasion, or individual, nothing is set in stone. Actually, the majority of folks have unique tastes in terms of choosing wine.

Written by: Noel J Ireland

The perfect and best meatloaf is quite easy to do as long as you follow the correct procedure in each recipe. In only a matter of minutes, you can already come up with a scrumptious meatloaf. Here are some tips on how you can make a truly delectable dish for the whole family.

Written by: Angelica Florin

Lychee fruit are as delicious as they are exotic, and they make the perfect dessert for a romantic dinner for two.

Written by: RA Butters

Home roasting coffee has become the rage for many serious coffee connoisseurs. For all of you fervent home roasters of raw green coffee beans, I propose seven steps that you must take to become a full-fledged coffee home roaster in good standing with your peers in this new fledgling culinary art.

Written by: Frank Albas

Posted in: Kids Recipes