Smoked Salmon and Herb Pancakes with Savory Whipped Cream & Beets

Smoked Salmon Pancakes with Beetroot & Herbed Cream

This easy and elegant smoked salmon appetizer is perfect for entertaining or for a light and healthy dinner any night of the week. The batter gets a boost of flavor from herbs and red onion, while the mildly sweet, earthy Chioggia beets compliment rich smoked salmon perfectly. Add a dollop of homemade cream and you’ve got a wow-worthy dish in no time.

Ingredients for 4 servings

Pancakes:

• 2 cups (250 g) flour
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of pepper
• 2 tbsp (30 g) butter, melted
• 1 cup (250 ml) milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 small bunch of chives, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/2 small red onion, finely minced

Toppings

• Butter, to oil the pan
• 7 oz. (200 g) piece of smoked salmon
• 2 raw Chioggia beets
• 1 1/4 cup (300 ml) heavy cream
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of pepper

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.

Add the melted butter and milk. Using a whisk, stir in the egg yolks and keep stirring until you get a smooth, homogeneous batter.

Step 2

Add the fresh herbs, garlic and onion. Stir until well combined.

Step 3

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold them into the batter.

Cover the bowl with a clean dishtowel and let the batter rest for 30 min.

Step 4

Heat a bit of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Pour in a ladle of batter and let it spread into a uniform circle, using the back of the ladle to gently spread it out if necessary.

Step 5

Cook fully on both sides until nicely golden. Transfer to a plate to cool and repeat with the remaining batter.

Step 6

Thinly slice the smoked salmon.

Step 7

Use a mandolin to cut the Chioggia beets into very thin slices. Then cut the sliced beets into 1-cm strips.

Step 8

Whip the heavy cream with the salt and pepper until slightly stiff peaks form.

Step 9

Garnish the pancakes with the whipped cream, smoked salmon slices and a few beet strips.

Enjoy

Enjoy!

You can serve these savory pancakes as an appetizer or add a side salad with vinaigrette to make it a full meal.

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