Name: Sauce for Smoked Salmon
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 6 (Makes 1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients: 1 large egg yolk; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, plus 1 teaspoon caper brine; 1 large hard-cooked egg, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Why This Recipe Works

Smoked salmon recipes, with their smoky, rich taste and silky, supple texture benefit from some contrasting flavors. Our Sauce for Smoked Salmon recipe uses a base of homemade mayonnaise and incorporates many of the garnishes that are commonly served on a smoked salmon platter, such as hard-cooked egg, capers, and dill.

Instructions

Whisk egg yolk, mustard, and vinegar together in medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil until emulsified, about 1 minute. Gently fold in capers, brine, hard-cooked egg, shallot, and dill.