Smoked salmon platter

Ingredients

• 200g thinly sliced smoked salmon
• 2 tbsp capers, drained
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 6 sprigs fresh dill
• 120ml sour cream
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp prepared horseradish
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp finely chopped chives

Steps

1. 1

   1. Whisk together the sour cream, heavy cream, horseradish, lemon juice, white pepper, and chives in a small bowl until smooth and pourable; transfer to a small ceramic pitcher or pouring vessel.

2. 2

   2. Lay the smoked salmon slices flat, then fold or roll each loosely and fan them in an overlapping arc across a large wooden board or serving platter.

3. 3

   3. Tuck lemon wedges evenly around the salmon, then scatter capers over and between the slices.

4. 4

   4. Lay fresh dill sprigs across the arrangement, distributing them so the feathery fronds are visible.

5. 5

   5. Just before serving, slowly pour the cream dressing from the pitcher in a thin stream over the salmon, letting it pool naturally across the platter.

6. 6

   6. Serve immediately with crackers, rye bread, or cucumber slices on the side.