Appetizer: Russia – Блины с копченым лососем и крем-фреш ▶ Bliny s kopchenym lososem i krem-fresh (Blinis with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 5 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

Small blinis (store-bought or homemade)
4 oz / 115 g smoked salmon slices
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) crème fraîche
Fresh dill sprigs, to taste
Lemon wedges, to taste
Capers, to taste (optional)
1 / 4 cup (40 g) finely chopped red onion (optional)

Instructions

1. Warm blinis according to package or reheat briefly in a skillet until lightly toasted.
2. Top each blini with a small dollop of crème fraîche.
3. Fold a slice of smoked salmon on top, garnish with dill and optional capers or onion.
4. Finish with a light squeeze of lemon and serve immediately.