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Golden Tide: Caviar & Smoked Trout Discs with Passionfruit Relish

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An elegant and refreshing dish combining smoked trout, crème fraîche, and a tangy passionfruit relish, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Elegant
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the discs
  • 6 slices small sourdough slices, cut into 5–6 cm rounds Ensure the sourdough is fresh for the best texture.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter, for toasting
For the trout mixture
  • 200 g smoked trout, finely diced Canned or jarred smoked fish can work as well.
  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Adjust based on taste preference.
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
For the relish
  • 1/2 cucumber seeds removed, diced small
  • 2 passionfruit (pulp only) Substitutes can be used if fresh passionfruit is unavailable.
  • 1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
  • 1 pinch salt
For garnishing
  • 3 tbsp salmon roe (ikura) or golden whitefish caviar
  • Fresh dill sprigs
  • Edible flowers (pansies or violas)
  • Microgreens or flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly brush the sourdough rounds with olive oil or melted butter. Toast them in a hot skillet or a 180°C (350°F) oven until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl, gently mix the smoked trout, crème fraîche, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chives, and salt & pepper. Keep this mixture chilled.
  3. Combine the diced cucumber with the passionfruit pulp, honey (if using), and salt. Stir gently and chill.
Assembly
  1. Place a spoonful of the trout mixture on each sourdough round. Add a mound of the passionfruit-cucumber relish on top.
  2. Finish each disc with a generous spoon of caviar, a sprig of dill, and an edible flower.
Serving
  1. To serve, arrange the discs on a beautiful platter. You can garnish with extra edible flowers and microgreens for a stunning presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

These discs are best enjoyed fresh. If storing leftovers, keep components separately. Chill the trout mixture and relish for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
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