Crispy smoked salmon and herb rolls
This recipe is for rolls of brik or filo pastry with a filling of smoked salmon, eggs, herbs and mustard. These are cut into sections before being cooked in the oven.
72 K 4.2/5 (18 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
4 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: February 26th 2015
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
2.8 oz smoked salmon - 2
2 hard-boiled eggs - 3
3 tablespoons herbs of your choice - 4
1 tablespoon Mustard - 5
6 sheets of brick pastry - 6
olive oil - 7
pepper (optional)
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 40 min.
Cooking: 8 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Chop 2 hard-boiled eggs with a knife.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Chop the herbs (you will need about 3 tablespoonsful) and put these into a bowl.
I suggest a combination of parsley, chives, coriander and dill, but use what you have available.
I suggest a combination of parsley, chives, coriander and dill, but use what you have available.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Add 1 tablespoon Mustard, wholegrain if possible.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Add the salmon julienne...
Stage 6 - 1 min.
...the chopped hard-boiled eggs...
Stage 7 - 1 min.
...and mix thoroughly.
This should not need any extra salt, but you can add pepper.
This should not need any extra salt, but you can add pepper.
Stage 8
Lay a sheet of brik (or filo) on the work surface, then brush with olive oil.
Stage 9
Lay a second sheet on top...
Stage 10
...and brush this with oil as before.
Stage 11
Place 2 tablespoonfuls of filling near the edge of the pastry.
Stage 12 - 20 min.
Then roll up neatly.
Use up all the filling like this.
Use up all the filling like this.
Stage 13 - 3 min.
Cut the rolls into sections.
Stage 14
Push toothpicks (cocktail sticks) through the rolls to stop them unrolling during cooking. Stand them upright on a baking sheet.
Stage 15 - 8 min.
Bake for about 7 or 8 minutes, until the brik or filo sheets are crisp.
Stage 16
Serve with a cream cheese with herbs beaten into it like a boursin with garlic and herbs, or a savoury whipped cream with salt and pepper and a little vinegar to add a hint of sharpness.
Remarks
If possible, serve these crispy rolls piping hot, accompanied by a really cold cheese or savoury cream. The contrast is delightful.
Keeping: Eat as soon as they are cooked.
Source: Based on a recipe by Laurent Morel.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 40 RDI=10 % | 40 RDI=3 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 550 RDI=30 % | 2,320 RDI: 30 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=5 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 180 RDI=9 % | 770 RDI: 9 % |
| Per person | 8 RDI=3 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 140 RDI=7 % | 580 RDI: 7 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 9.50 €
- Per person : 2.40 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Smoked salmon
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Sheet of brick pastry
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Herbs of your choice
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Hard-boiled egg
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