Smoked Salmon And Pesto Tartlets Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

These smoked salmon and pesto tartlets are a delicious and elegant appetizer. The buttery tartlet shells are filled with a creamy pesto mixture and topped with slices of smoked salmon. The combination of the rich and savory pesto with the smoky and salty salmon is absolutely irresistible. These tartlets are perfect for entertaining or as a special treat for yourself. Serve them as an appetizer at your next dinner party or enjoy them as a light lunch with a side salad.

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Ingredients for Smoked Salmon And Pesto Tartlets Recipe

  • 1/2 Sheet Of Puff Pastry, Thawed
  • 2 ounce Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1 tablespoon Pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 0.13 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 ounce Smoked Salmon, Sliced
  • as required Fresh Dill Or Chives, For Garnish

Directions: Smoked Salmon And Pesto Tartlets Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini tartlet pan.
  • STEP 2.Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut out circles to fit the tartlet pan.
  • STEP 3.Press the pastry circles into the pan and prick the bottoms with a fork.
  • STEP 4.Bake the tartlet shells for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • STEP 5.In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, pesto, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
  • STEP 6.Spread the pesto mixture evenly into the tartlet shells.
  • STEP 7.Top each tartlet with a slice of smoked salmon and garnish with fresh dill or chives.
  • STEP 8.Serve the tartlets immediately as an appetizer or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to prick the bottoms of the tartlet shells with a fork before baking to prevent them from puffing up.
  • You can make the tartlet shells ahead of time and store them in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings by adding capers, red onion slices, or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Storage and Serving

  • These tartlets are best served fresh, but you can refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • To serve, let the tartlets come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the tartlets as an appetizer at a party or as a light lunch with a side salad.
Nutrition
value
107
calories per serving
6 g Fat13 g Protein< 1 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    6g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Carbs
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    < 1g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    6g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    39mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    36mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    90mg
  • Vitamin B9
    691mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    2mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    27mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    134mg
  • Selenium
    22mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp