Smoked Fish Dinner

12 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 3 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 to 1 1/4 pounds assorted smoked fish, such as salmon, trout, mackerel, or whitefish
  • 1 bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed
  • 1/2 cup prepared horseradish
  • Optional: Multi-grain bread

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, mix the cucumbers and salt and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. 2
    In a colander in the sink, drain and rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water, then drain it well, pat dry, Transfer the cucumbers to a large bowl and mix with the sour cream, dill, 1 teaspoon vinegar, cayenne, and season with pepper, to taste.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, toss the onion with the remaining 2 teaspoons of the vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Set aside to cool.
  5. 5
    Arrange the fish, cucumber salad, onions, watercress, and bowls of horseradish on a large serving platter.
  6. 6
    If desired, serve with the multi-grain bread.

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