Soft Zucchini and Smoked Salmon Tart
Category: Appetizers
Serves: 6
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 105g |
| Sunflower seed oil | 70g |
| Whole milk | 70g |
| All-purpose flour (00) | 150g |
| Instant baking powder for savory dishes | 6g |
| Fine salt | 5g |
| Zucchini | 160g |
| Smoked salmon | 100g |
| Cream cheese (spreadable) | 200g |
| Lemons | 3 |
| Extra virgin olive oil | to taste |
| Fine salt | to taste |
Instructions
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Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt using a whisk. Add the sunflower seed oil, followed by the whole milk, and whisk again until combined.
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Add dry ingredients: Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and instant baking powder, mixing well until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. You should achieve a creamy and well-blended batter.
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Prepare the tart pan: Grease the tart pan lightly with butter or oil. Pour the batter into the pan, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula.
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Cook the tart base: Heat a skillet with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Once the oil is hot, pour in the batter and cook over medium heat until the base sets and becomes golden. After cooking, remove from the pan and let cool slightly.
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Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a separate bowl, soften the cream cheese with a little olive oil until smooth. Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped nozzle.
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Assemble the tart: Once the base has cooled, pipe small rosettes of cream cheese over the tart’s surface, filling the spaces created by the pan.
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Add zucchini and salmon: Slice the zucchini into thin rounds and arrange them in a decorative pattern on top of the cream cheese. Cut the smoked salmon into thin strips, roll them up, and form small rosettes to place between the zucchini slices.
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Finish with lemon and seasoning: Thinly slice the lemons into wedges and place them strategically on the tart for a fresh citrus burst. Finally, season with a little extra salt and a drizzle of olive oil to taste.
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Serve: Your soft zucchini and smoked salmon tart is now ready to serve! The perfect balance of savory creaminess, tender zucchini, and flavorful smoked salmon makes this tart an unforgettable appetizer.
Enjoy this delightful and light appetizer at your next gathering!
