Best Stuffed Tomatoes With Confit Vegetables Fresh Herbs And Smoked Salmon Recipes

CUCUMBER-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp; invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth; stir in the cucumber, onion and dill. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

BAKED TOMATOES STUFFED WITH SALMON, GARLIC & CAPERS

Steps:

• Drain the capers if packed in vinegar; soak, rinse, and drain if packed in salt.
• Chop them fine.
• Turn the oven on to 400.
• Remove the salmon's skin, any loose membranes, and carefully pick out all bones.
• Cut the fish into very small diced pieces and put in a bowl together with 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, the chopped parsley, garlic, capers, 1 tablespoon of bread crumbs, salt and several grindings of black pepper.
• Toss thoroughly.
• Wash the tomatoes, cut them horizontally in half, and scoop out all the seeds and the centers to make a cup-like hollow.
• Pat the inside of the tomatoes with a paper towel to soak up excess juice, then stuff them with the salmon mixture, pressing it down lightly as you do so.
• There should be enough to form a mound.
• Sprinkle the tops with the remaining bread crumbs and drizzle with remaining olive oil, holding back a few drops of the olive oil to grease the bottom of a baking pan.
• Place the tomatoes on the baking pan and bake in the upper level of the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the salmon stuffing has formed a light golden crust.
• Serve not piping hot, but lukewarm.
• They are also good later, at room temperature.

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS AND SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Slice the top off of each tomato. Hollow out each tomato, leaving a firm shell; reserve. (Discard the caps and pulp or reserve for another purpose).
• Whisk the liquid eggs with the dill, onion, salt and pepper until well combined. Melt the margarine in a large, non-stick skillet and set over MEDIUM HEAT. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Cook, without stirring, for 1 minute. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until eggs are fluffy and almost set; remove from heat. Gently stir in the salmon and capers.
• Scoop an equal portion of the egg mixture evenly into each hollowed tomato; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle each tomato evenly with goat cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is browned. Garnish with additional smoked salmon and dill (if using).