LEMON BLINIS WITH CAVIAR AND SCALLION CRèME FRAîCHE

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These quick, buckwheat pancakes are brightened with the addition of lemon zest. Use whatever caviar you prefer and your budget will allow.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     Dairy     Valentine's Day     New Year's Eve     Lemon     Caviar     Green Onion/Scallion     Gourmet     Anniversary

Yield Makes 12 small blinis

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
2 tablespoons very thinly sliced scallions, divided
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 large egg
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
1/4 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 ounces caviar, such as trout caviar or salmon roe (see Cooks' Notes)

Steps:

  • Stir together crème fraîche and 1 tablespoon of the scallions.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over low heat and scrap into a small bowl. Whisk in milk, egg, and 1 teaspoon zest. Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt and whisk until smooth.
  • Melt half of remaining butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Drop 6 rounded teaspoons of batter into skillet and cook until tiny bubbles form on the surface, edges appear dry, and undersides are golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook until golden and cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in skillet and make 6 more blinis (you will have a little batter left over).
  • To serve, top blinis with a small dollop of scallion crème fraîche and some caviar, then sprinkle with remaining lemon zest and scallion.

Kidist Asitere
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Reyna Macias
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These blinis were delicious!


raqib Khan
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The blinis were good, but the crème fraîche was a bit too thick.


Romdana Romdana
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These blinis are a bit too tart for my taste.


Rogers Bagenyi “MLM GIANT”
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These blinis are perfect for a special occasion or a simple weekend breakfast.


Hiyan Vai
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I've made these blinis several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdiaziz Bilal studio
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These blinis were delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the caviar was the perfect finishing touch.


Muwada Sultan25
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I made these blinis for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Idontknow
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These blinis were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a mini muffin tin to make them and they were the perfect size for a party.


Mohammad Hashir2903
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I'm not a fan of caviar, so I used smoked salmon instead. The blinis were still delicious and the smoked salmon added a nice salty flavor.


Zobaear Hossain (Tawsin)
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These blinis were amazing! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The lemon flavor was perfect and the caviar was the perfect finishing touch.


jazzy ohs
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The blinis were good, but the crème fraîche was a bit too thick. I would recommend using a thinner crème fraîche or sour cream.


Chris Adam
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These lemon blinis were a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less lemon zest.


Jacob Ghouri
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I've made these blinis several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for a special occasion or a simple weekend breakfast.


Alotof Hubs
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These blinis were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I used smoked salmon instead of caviar and they were still delicious.


Najam Najam
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I'm not a huge fan of blinis, but these lemon blinis were surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was subtle but present, and the caviar and crème fraîche were the perfect accompaniments.


Alex Misbah
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These lemon blinis were a hit at my brunch party! The combination of tangy lemon and salty caviar was divine. I will definitely be making these again.