Christmas Wreath Fish Spread
Looking for a little snack to enjoy over a glass of wine or festive cocktail as you celebrate the days leading up to Christmas? Well look no further, as this easy and quick wreath is exactly what you need. This festive season, elevate your holiday spread with a stunning, wreath-shaped snack that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for Christmas gatherings, this white fish appetizer combines the freshness of dill, celery, and cream cheese, while the elegant wreath shape adds a touch of sophistication to your table. Topped with cucumber ribbons, capers, and a sprinkle of lemon zest, it's a light and flavorful dish is quick and easy to make. If you do not like some of the flavours, you can obviously swap things around to your liking. You can make a vegetarian one by using beetroot or avocado and add different seasoning/herbs whatever you have in your household. Once the wreath is done, place the dish in the center and share it with friends. We ate it with crackers on our coffee table around our Christmas tree to celebrate the weekend before Christmas.
This little plating trick makes various spreads look more pretty, where it is shaped into a wreath shape. For this you need two circular moulds with the right proportions; I used a tartare mould and small cake tin to create that wreath shape. I didn’t really use measurments for this mass- but I would say a “sprinkle here” means under a tablespoon. They key is to make the mass rather dense so it stays in shape.
White fish wreath Spread
2 dl cooked white fish of choice (salmon works too)
sprinkle of finely chopped celery
teaspoon of dijon mustard
sprinkle of finely chopped sweet onion
sprinkle of finely chopped dill
salt/pepper to taste
1/2 dl cream cheese
1/2 dl sour cream
Garnish:
Freshly cracked black pepper
Lemon zest
Capers
Cucumber ribbons (using a vegetable peeler)
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked white fish, chopped celery, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Add the cream cheese and sour cream, and mix until you have a thick, smooth mixture.
To create the wreath shape, place two circular moulds on a plate (I used a tartare mould and a small cake tin). Make sure the proportions work well together for a balanced, elegant wreath.
Spoon the fish mixture into the space between the moulds, pressing it down gently with the back of the spoon to create a smooth surface.
Carefully lift the moulds off to reveal the wreath shape. The result should be a neat, well-formed ring of the fish spread.
Garnish by draping cucumber ribbons around the wreath, then sprinkle with capers, lemon zest, and a dash of freshly cracked black pepper for an extra layer of flavor.
The wreath shape gives a striking presentation, while the garnish adds texture and fresh brightness. This technique is great for appetizers, allowing you to turn a simple dish into something beautifully refined and impressive.
