Crushed Potato With Smoked Salmon Caviar And Chives Appetizer Recipes

Ingredients

1 c. coarse sea salt

2 large Yukon gold potatoes

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 tbsp. finely chopped chives

4 oz. sliced smoked salmon

1 oz. sevruga or osetra caviar*

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread sea salt evenly on bottom of a baking sheet. Place potatoes on top of salt and bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.Step 2Set potatoes aside to cool and discard salt. Peel potatoes while still quite warm. Place them in a bowl with butter and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mash potatoes or crush with fork (they should still be chunky). Stir in chives.Step 3To serve: Place a small mound of warm, crushed potato on a Chinese soupspoon or nonmetallic tablespoon. Top with smoked salmon and a dab of caviar. Garnish with chive pieces.