Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 first-course
Ingredients
12
4x2 1/2-inch slices smoked salmon
3
/4 cup (about) crème fraîche or sour cream
3
/4 cup chopped fresh basil
12
large fresh basil leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
Place 1 salmon slice on work surface. Spread 2 teaspoons crème fraîche over salmon. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons chopped basil. Sprinkle with pepper. Starting at 1 short end, roll up salmon slice, enclosing filling. Spread 1 teaspoon crème fraîche over top of roll; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chopped basil. Cut roll crosswise into 5 slices (keep sliced roll together). Repeat with remaining salmon, crème fraîche, and chopped basil. DO AHEAD Can be made 6 hours ahead. Transfer salmon rolls to plate; cover and chill.
Step 2
Arrange basil leaves on platter. Using small spatula, top each basil leaf with 1 sliced salmon roll, fanning slightly.