Choux-Nami (Salmon Salad Eclairs)
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large or extra-large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup chopped smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 hardboiled eggs, yolks removed, whites chopped
- 1 sprig fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup mixed micro greens
- Special equipment: 2 piping bags and a large star tip
- For the pate a choux: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bring the butter, salt and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture comes together in a solid ball and leaves a light film in the bottom of the pan.
- Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and set the speed to medium.
- Add the eggs 1 at a time and mix until each is fully incorporated.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe the dough into 4-inch lengths on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Bake until the pastry is puffed and deep golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool completely, 10 to 15 minutes.
- For the salmon salad: Combine the cream cheese, smoked salmon, dill, egg whites, mint and red onions in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Mix on medium speed until completely combined and like a tuna salad.
- Fill a pastry bag with the salmon mixture.
- To serve: Split the choux pastry in half lengthwise and pipe some salmon filling into each bottom.
- Top with a pinch of the micro greens followed by the top half of each pastry.
- Serve.
butter, kosher salt, flour, eggs, cream cheese, salmon, dill, eggs, mint, red onion, mixed micro greens
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/choux-nami-salmon-salad-eclairs.html (may not work)