Blinis With Smoked Salmon

Seems gourmet but it isn't nearly hard enough to qualify! It's easy. really tasty and very impressive as an hors d-oeuvres. As you can probably guess from my other recipes, I love salmon and this one showcases it nicely. You really need to use good quality, fresh ingredients for this one, even though you use pancake mix! You can make your own pancakes if you wish, but there really is not a big difference - you just need to make sure that you get 30. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 30 blinis

Ingredients

• 14  ounces smoked salmon, sliced and then minced (Atlantic salmon preferred)
• 1⁄4 cup shallot, finely diced
• 1  tablespoon fresh chives, finely sliced
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, finely minced
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (very good quality)
• 1  teaspoon capers, finely minced
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
•  salt and pepper
• 1  cup  pancake mix, not flavoured (the kind that only needs water)
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 2  tablespoons chives

Directions

1. Combine smoked salmon, shallots, chives, parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon zest and juice. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
2. Combine pancake mix and water and fresh thyme; season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir until just combined. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Make 30 silver-dollar (toonie) sized mini pancakes with about 1 tablespoon batter; cook until golden brown on both sides.
3. Place blinis on a platter, top each with a rounded teaspoon of salmon mixture; Garnish each with a small dollop of sour cream and fresh chives. Serve at room temperature.