Corn Blini with Smoked Salmon and Chive Cream

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Corn Blini with Smoked Salmon and Chive Cream. These bite-sized treats feature golden, tender blini made with a blend of all-purpose flour and cornmeal for a subtle, nutty sweetness and a touch of texture from fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels. Topped with velvety ribbons of smoked salmon and a dollop of zesty chive cream infused with lemon juice, each blini is an explosion of flavor. Perfect for brunch, cocktail parties, or elegant holiday gatherings, this sophisticated dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but also stunningly easy to assemble. Garnished with fresh dill for a beautiful finish, these savory delights are an elegant way to impress your guests.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup Sweet corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
• 4 ounces Smoked salmon
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Chives (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for cooking)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (for garnish)

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.

3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

4. Fold in the sweet corn kernels gently.

5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil.

6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the batter onto the skillet for each blini, spacing them apart. Cook for 1–2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.

7. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, finely chopped chives, and lemon juice. Mix well to create the chive cream.

8. Top each blini with a small slice of smoked salmon.

9. Dollop a small spoonful of the chive cream onto the salmon.

10. Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill for a final touch.

11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (233.8g)

Calories		485
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		22.2 g	28%
	Saturated Fat	10.5 g	53%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		140 mg	47%
Sodium		791 mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate		52.8 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	3.3 g	12%
	Total Sugars	6.1 g
Protein		18.5 g	37%
Vitamin D		5.4 mcg	27%
Calcium		137 mg	11%
Iron		2.6 mg	14%
Potassium		345 mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 798 cal (41.2%%)

Protein: 294 cal (15.2%%)

Carbs: 846 cal (43.7%%)