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Smoked Fish with Mustard, Dill and Caper Sauce

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Smoked Fish with Mustard, Dill and Caper SauceMark Thomas

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 30 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup spicy brown mustard (such as Gulden's)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry mustard
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup drained capers
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
Ground black pepper
Butter lettuce leaves
4 pounds assorted smoked fish (such as trout, whitefish and salmon)
Lemon wedges
Dill sprigs
4 1-pound packages sliced Westphalian-style pumpernickel and/or rye bread, halved

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in capers, chopped dill and generous amount of pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill.)

    Step 2

    Line large platter with lettuce. Arrange smoked fish atop lettuce. Garnish with lemon and dill sprigs. Serve fish with bread and sauce.

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