Smoked Salmon Napoleons Recipes

SMOKED SALMON NAPOLEANS WITH GREENS

Steps:

• Boil vinegar and shallots in heavy medium saucepan until almost no liquid remains, about 6 minutes. Add clam juice and oil; simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Whisk yolks in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in simmering sauce. return sauce to pan; stir over medium-low heat until thermometer has registered 140°F for 3 minutes (do not boil). Strain into bowl. Mix in dill. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Chill.)
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line cooking rack with waxed paper. Butter 2 baking sheets. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface. Brush with melted butter. Top with second sheet. Brush with butter. Continue layering and buttering with remaining sheets. Cut phyllo into twelve 4 1/2 x 2-inch rectangles. Place on prepared sheets, spacing apart. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until phyllo is golden, watching closely to prevent burning, about 8 minutes. Using metal spatula, transfer phyllo to waxed paper-lined rack; cool.
• REwarm sauce over low heat, stirring constantly (so not boil). Place 4 phyllo rectangles on work surface. Cover each with salmon. Season with pepper. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon onion. Spoon 1 teaspoon sauce over. Top each with another phyllo rectangle, the salmon. Season with pepper. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon onion. Spoon 1 teaspoon sauce over. Top with remaining phyllo rectangles.
• Whisk oil and vinegar in large bowl. Add curly endive and toss to coat. season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top each with 1 napoleon. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

STERLING GOLD CAVIAR, SMOKED SALMON AND POTATO NAPOLEON

Steps:

• Using a turning slicer, make potato hair. Deep fry the hair until golden brown. Season with salt and break into 3 by 3-inch oblong pieces. Mix the creme fraiche and chives. Place a small dab on a plate and top with potato crisp. Lay 1 slice of salmon on top, small dab of creme and a teaspoon of caviar. Top with second potato crisp and repeat, finishing with the caviar. Garnish with black pepper and chive points.
• Ravenswood, Big River Zinfandel, Alexander Valley, 1997 Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Champagne

SMOKED SALMON NAPOLEONS WITH GREENS

Steps:

• Boil vinegar and shallots in heavy medium saucepan until almost no liquid remains, about 6 minutes. Add clam juice and oil; simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Whisk yolks in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in simmering sauce. Return sauce to pan; stir over medium-low heat until thermometer has registered 140°F for 3 minutes (do not boil). Strain into bowl. Mix in dill. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Chill.)
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line cooking rack with waxed paper. Butter 2 baking sheets. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface. Brush with melted butter. Top with second sheet. Brush with butter. Continue layering and buttering with remaining sheets. Cut phyllo into twelve 4 1/2x2-inch rectangles. Place on prepared sheets, spacing apart. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until phyllo is golden, watching closely to prevent burning, about 8 minutes. Using metal spatula, transfer phyllo to waxed paper-lined rack; cool.
• Rewarm sauce over low heat, stirring constantly (do not boil). Place 4 phyllo rectangles on work surface. Cover each with salmon. Season with pepper. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon onion. Spoon 1 teaspoon sauce over. Top each with another phyllo rectangle, then salmon. Season with pepper. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon onion. Spoon 1 teaspoon sauce over. Top with remaining phyllo rectangles.
• Whisk oil and vinegar in large bowl. Add curly endive and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top each with 1 napoleon. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

SALMON AND MANGO NAPOLEON

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk cream until it forms stiff peaks. Add juice of 1 lemon and chives, and mix well. Taste mangoes; if they are very sweet, you may wish to add lemon juice to cream mixture. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• On a cutting board, place one slice of smoked salmon. Using a spatula, spread a thin layer of lemon cream on salmon, covering it completely. Cover cream with slices of mango. Place a second layer of salmon on the mango, and again cover with a layer of cream and a layer of mango. Top with a layer of smoked salmon.
• Cut into four rectangles of equal size, and transfer to four plates. Sprinkle the napoleons with fleur de sel and coarse pepper. Drizzle them with olive oil, and serve immediately.