Ingredients:
Filling:
- 8 ounces Honey Smoked Salmon, flake 5 – 6 oz.(in filling) and reserve 2 – 3 oz. to garnish top of tarts
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon celery, chopped
- 3/4 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Suggested Garnishes:
- Honey Smoked Salmon Pieces
- Tomatoes
- English Cucumbers
- Red or Green Bell Peppers
- Red Onion
- Capers
- Fresh Dill
- Fresh Chives
- Fresh Oregano
- Fresh Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions:
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients for the filling, fold salmon in last and mix until just combined.
Step 3
Reheat shells in preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool and fill with salmon mixture.
Step 4
Garnish top with any number of ingredients as mentioned above, be creative and serve at room temperature.
*Makes 36 to 48 Mini Shells
