Name: Smoked salmon and polenta bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 50g polenta; 150 ml water; 1 Tbsp chopped chives; Crème cheese or soft blue cheese; 1 small pack of Smoked salmon; Chopped Chives to garnish; Lemon juice & zest; Freshly ground pepper

Smoked salmon and polenta bites

27 Apr 2018

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Background

Polenta is a wonderful ingredient for parties. Firstly, it’s gluten-free so it pleases those who are off gluten. More importantly, it can be made days ahead - and if you like them crispy, then the frying/grilling can also be finished in advance. You can then assemble these Smoked salmon and polenta bites in just a few minutes before your guests arrive - and quickly make extra ones to meet demand!

Ingredients

50g polenta
150 ml water
1 Tbsp chopped chives
Crème cheese or soft blue cheese
1 small pack of Smoked salmon
Chopped Chives to garnish
Lemon juice & zest
Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Cook the polenta according to the package instruction. When it has thickened, add the chives, mix well then pour it into a deep, lightly oiled dish and cool completely until the polenta sets. This can be done a day or a couple of hours before serving.
Cut the polenta into 1 cm slices, then into squares.
Heat some coconut or olive oil in a frying pan and cook the squares until crispy and golden ( alternatively, turn the grill on and brown them on BOTH sides (be careful though - they burn easily).
Transfer the golden polenta squares onto a plate, lined with paper kitchen towels.
Cut the smoked salmon into thin ribs.
If crème cheese is used, mix it with some chopped chives and some lemon zest.
Spread the cheese lightly over the polenta, then top with smoked salmon. Rest until you're ready to serve.
Just before serving, squeeze some lemon juice over the bites, season generously with freshly ground pepper and garnish with chives.
Perfect with a glass of Prosecco!