Smoked Salmon with Homemade Dill Caper Butter
A traditional Irish smoked salmon dish perfect for St. Paddy’s Day.
Smoked Salmon with Homemade Dill Caper Butter
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 187kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sour cream look for natural sour cream free of any additives
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon capers drained and chopped
- ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound smoked salmon thinly sliced
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
- Lemon wedges for garnish
- Irish Soda Bread sliced
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the cream and sour cream. Mix on low until fully combined. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel (the mixture splatters as it churns). Beat on medium-high speed until it forms very thick peaks, about 10 minutes. Increase speed to high and beat until the mixture separates into thick, pale yellow butter and thin, watery buttermilk, another 5-10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a colander and drain off all the buttermilk.
- Clean the mixing bowl and put the butter back into it. Add the lemon zest, dill, capers, salt, and pepper. Mix on low until combined. Transfer to a small serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving time. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
- Place the salmon on a platter. Garnish with dill sprigs and lemon wedges. Serve with the dill caper butter and soda bread.
Notes
Making homemade butter is easier than you think and is sure to impress, but you can always stir the seasonings into a half pound of softened butter if need be.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Salmon with Homemade Dill Caper Butter
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 58mg19%
Sodium 491mg20%
Potassium 135mg4%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 545IU11%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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