Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 8 generously

　　1 teaspoon caraway seeds

　　1/2 cup mayonnaise

　　3 tablespoons sour cream

　　1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

　　2 teaspoons Cognac

　　a side of smoked salmon (about 2 pounds)

　　

Garnish:

Garnish: fresh dill sprigs and lemon wedges

　　Accompaniment: toasted French bread

　　

Step 1

With a mortar and pestle or in an electric spice grinder grind caraway seeds fine and in a small bowl stir together with mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, and Cognac.

　　

Step 2

Arrange salmon on a cutting board or platter and garnish with dill sprigs and lemon wedges. Serve salmon, sliced thin, with mayonnaise and French bread.