Smoked Salmon Macarons
Elegant savory macarons filled with a creamy smoked salmon mixture, fresh dill, capers, and smoked paprika for a refined appetizer twist.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins (including baking shells)
- Total Time: 2 hrs
- Yield: 20–24 macarons
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French Fusion
- Diet: Kosher
Ingredients
Macaron shells (prepared using your favorite basic recipe)
200g smoked salmon, finely chopped
150g Philadelphia cream cheese
50g unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp capers, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare macaron shells using a basic recipe and let them cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold in smoked salmon, chopped dill, chopped capers, and smoked paprika.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spoon or pipe filling onto one macaron shell, then top with another to form a sandwich.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Add lemon juice or zest to the filling for extra brightness.
Can substitute smoked salmon with trout or mackerel.
For added heat, mix in a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Prepare macaron shells ahead and freeze; thaw before filling.
Best served cold and consumed within 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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