Smoked Salmon and Herb Butter
Elevate your appetizer game with this luxurious Smoked Salmon and Herb Butter recipe, a perfect blend of creamy unsalted butter, fresh dill, and chives, accented by zesty lemon and perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. Finely chopped smoked salmon is gently folded into the herb-infused butter, creating a rich, savory spread that’s as versatile as it is indulgent. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus a quick chill for enhanced flavors), this recipe is an elegant choice for entertaining, whether served on crusty bread, fresh bagels, or crisp crackers. Perfect for brunches, cocktail parties, or a delightful treat for yourself, this spread is a celebration of fresh, vibrant ingredients and smoky sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Smoked salmon
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Take the butter out of the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for easier mixing.
Finely chop the smoked salmon into small pieces and set aside.
Chop the fresh dill and chives finely, then add them to a mixing bowl.
Add the softened butter to the bowl with the dill and chives. Use a fork or a spoon to combine them until smooth and well blended.
Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to add a refreshing citrusy flavor to the butter.
Fold in the chopped smoked salmon gently until evenly distributed throughout the butter mixture.
Transfer the finished herb and salmon butter to a serving dish or roll it into a log using parchment paper for easy slicing.
Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
Serve the smoked salmon and herb butter with warm slices of bread, bagels, or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.3 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.4 g | 257% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2205 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.7 mcg | 128% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 337 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.
