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taramasalata in bowl with salad behind

traditional Greek taramasalata (fish roe dip) recipe

Karon Grieve
Smooth and creamy and full of flavour this taramasalata is perfect as part of a mezze starter or with prawn cocktail and BBQ
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dips
Cuisine Greek
Calories 881 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 slices bread day-old white bread
  • 150 g cod roe canned or fresh
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 small lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • pepper to taste
Metric - US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Remove crusts from bread and soak in water for a few minutes before squeezing out most of the water.
  • Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse till you get the consistancy you like, you don't want it completely smooth.
  • Cover in clingfilm and set aside in fridge for 30-60 minutes to allow flavour to develop.
  • Serve with an olive and maybe a drizzle of olive oil and a slice of lemon

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Notes

Serve on a Greek mezze platter or in pittas or just as a dip with crackers, bread, veggies or crisps
Turn this into a real luxury taramasolata by adding some minced smoked salmon

Nutrition

Calories: 881kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 50gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 882mgSodium: 2837mgPotassium: 727mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1385IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 611mgIron: 23mg
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