Description
Delightful lemon basil salmon rolls blend Mediterranean flavors with elegant simplicity. Fresh herbs and zesty citrus create a light, sophisticated dish that transports home cooks to coastal Italian kitchens, promising a delectable culinary adventure you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) thinly sliced smoked salmon
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish and Additions:
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion
- Extra fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk cream cheese until silky, incorporating finely chopped fresh basil, vibrant lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and seasoning for a harmonious flavor profile.
- Gently lay smoked salmon slices on a pristine work surface, creating a smooth canvas for the filling.
- Delicately spread the herbed cream cheese mixture across each salmon slice, ensuring an even, thin coating that covers the entire surface.
- Enhance the rolls with optional zesty accents like briny capers or finely diced red onion for an extra flavor dimension.
- Carefully roll each salmon slice from the short edge, creating tight, elegant cylindrical shapes that showcase the ingredients.
- Secure the rolls with toothpicks if needed to maintain their sophisticated form.
- Artfully arrange the salmon rolls on a serving platter, creating an appealing presentation.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves and a light dusting of lemon zest to amplify the aromatic profile.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes at 40°F to allow flavors to meld and develop a refined taste, ensuring a perfectly chilled appetizer.
Notes
- Select high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor and texture, ensuring it’s fresh and thinly sliced.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature to achieve a smooth, easily spreadable consistency for even coating.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like dill or chives as alternatives to basil for varied flavor profiles.
- Make these rolls ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, allowing flavors to intensify and develop a more complex taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg