Potato Blinis with Haddock and Olive Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 200g smoked haddock fillet
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cooked
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp. capers, rinsed and chopped
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the haddock in small pieces and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the haddock and cook for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and starting to brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. In a bowl, mash the cooked potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Add the egg, flour, baking powder, milk, salt, and pepper, and mix until well combined.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and brush it with a little olive oil. Spoon in 1-2 tablespoon of the potato mixture to make small blinis and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden. Set aside and repeat with the remaining mixture.
5. In a small pan, heat the olive oil and add the garlic and olives. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then add the capers and parsley. Stir well and remove from the heat.
6. To serve, place the potato blinis onto a serving plate, top each with a piece of haddock, and drizzle with the olive sauce. Serve hot.

Verdict

This recipe is a perfect appetizer or brunch dish for fish lovers. The combination of the smoky haddock, the soft and fluffy potato blinis, and the bright olive sauce is absolutely delicious. The blinis can also be made ahead of time, keep them in a warm oven until ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions

You can garnish the dish with lemon wedges, cherry tomatoes, and some microgreens for some extra freshness and color. Serve with a glass of white wine or a sparkling cocktail to complete the experience.