Corn Blini with Smoked Salmon and Chive Cream
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Corn Blini with Smoked Salmon and Chive Cream. These bite-sized treats feature golden, tender blini made with a blend of all-purpose flour and cornmeal for a subtle, nutty sweetness and a touch of texture from fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels. Topped with velvety ribbons of smoked salmon and a dollop of zesty chive cream infused with lemon juice, each blini is an explosion of flavor. Perfect for brunch, cocktail parties, or elegant holiday gatherings, this sophisticated dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but also stunningly easy to assemble. Garnished with fresh dill for a beautiful finish, these savory delights are an elegant way to impress your guests.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup Sweet corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
- 4 ounces Smoked salmon
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Chives (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
Step 3
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 4
Fold in the sweet corn kernels gently.
Step 5
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
Step 6
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the batter onto the skillet for each blini, spacing them apart. Cook for 1–2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Step 7
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, finely chopped chives, and lemon juice. Mix well to create the chive cream.
Step 8
Top each blini with a small slice of smoked salmon.
Step 9
Dollop a small spoonful of the chive cream onto the salmon.
Step 10
Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill for a final touch.
Step 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (951.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1856.7 |
| Total Fat 85.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 539.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2733.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 213.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.2g | |
| Protein 68.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 965.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 559.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1287.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories