CUCUMBER AND SMOKED SALMON "SANDWICHES"

Cucumber and Smoked Salmon

Yield serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 pound smoked salmon, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 English cucumber
1/4 cup crème fraîche, well chilled
1 lime, peeled and segmented, each segment cut into 4 pieces

Steps:

Make the tartare: In a small bowl, combine the salmon, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
Using a paring knife or vegetable peeler, remove the skin on two opposite sides of the cucumber. Trim the ends, and cut the cucumber crosswise into 48 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place the slices on paper towels to dry.
Using a butter knife or a small offset spatula, spread about 1/2 teaspoon crème fraîche on half of the cucumber slices, and then top with 1 teaspoon tartare. Place the remaining cucumber slices on top, followed by a small dollop of crème fraîche and a piece of lime. Serve immediately, or chill, covered with plastic wrap, up to 1 hour.