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Smoked Salmon with Cognac Caraway Mayonnaise and Toasted French Bread

4.2

(11)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8 generously

Ingredients

1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons Cognac
a side of smoked salmon (about 2 pounds)

Garnish:

Garnish: fresh dill sprigs and lemon wedges
Accompaniment: toasted French bread

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    With a mortar and pestle or in an electric spice grinder grind caraway seeds fine and in a small bowl stir together with mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, and Cognac.

    Step 2

    Arrange salmon on a cutting board or platter and garnish with dill sprigs and lemon wedges. Serve salmon, sliced thin, with mayonnaise and French bread.

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