Eggplant and Smoked Salmon Rolls
These eggplant and smoked salmon rolls are a delicious and elegant appetizer that combines the flavors of tender eggplant and smoky salmon.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Cream cheese - 1/2 cup
- Smoked salmon - 6 slices
- Eggplant - 1 large, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the eggplant slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until tender and lightly charred.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each grilled eggplant slice.
- Place a slice of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Roll up the eggplant slices tightly, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices and smoked salmon.
- Serve the eggplant and smoked salmon rolls as an appetizer or chilled as a light lunch.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Sugar: 2g