I am such a selfish daughter. Have you ever seen that Simpson's episode where Homer gets Marge a bowling ball that has "Homer" engraved on it as a birthday present? Luckily my self interest isn't quite so brazen, but still, this smoked salmon from Russ & Daughters has my finger prints all over it. My father's birthday rolled around last week, and unsure what to get the man who has a very complete collection of military patches and books on clipper ships (or is it schooners? Correct me in the comments, Dad!) the smoked fish I got him last year seemed like a welcome repeat. It just so happens I love it too, sooooo....yeah. Pastrami cured salmon for everyone! To balance out the repeat present, I created a a sandwich recipe (more of a composition, I suppose) and left a plate of them in the fridge. Now it's my favorite thing to snack on; a lovely blend of bright lemon, herbaceous dill, a swipe of cream cheese, sweet and spicy pumpernickel, and of course, some amazing smoked or cured salmon. Light, fresh, and absolutely delish, perfect for lunch or when you're feeling peckish between meals. Happy Birthday, again, Dad!
Ingredients:
1 slice pumpernickel bread, toasted and crusts cut off
1 tablespoon cream cheese
1-2 sliced smoked or cured salmon
2 dill sprigs
1 lemon slice
Black Pepper (optional)
To assemble, swipe the cream cheese on the toast. Pile the salmon on top, and slice the bread in half diagonally. Top each half with a sprig of dill, a bit of black pepper if you want, and squeeze some lemon just before you eat. Enjoy!
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