Active Time

　　15 minutes

　　Total Time

　　15 minutes

　　If you love beef tartare but don’t love the idea of leaving a bowl of raw beef out at a cocktail party, this recipe is for you. Smoked salmon is a party-friendly alternative that can take the spicy crunch of pickled green peppercorns. Serve it with potato chips and everyone will be happy.

Ingredients

　　8 oz. smoked salmon, cut into 1/4" pieces

　　3 Tbsp. green peppercorns in brine or capers, drained, finely chopped

　　2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest

　　1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

　　1/3 cup crème fraîche

　　Potato chips (for serving)

　　Toss salmon, peppercorns, lemon zest, and paprika in a medium bowl until combined. Gently fold in crème fraîche until combined (the mixture should be loose—don’t press it together and don’t chill it). Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with potato chips alongside.