Roe-topped Canapés
Roe-topped canapés are elegant, bite-sized appetizers featuring a base of toasted bread or blini topped with a creamy spread and a spoonful of fish roe. Common ingredients include salmon or trout roe, crème fraîche or cream cheese, and a garnish like dill or chives. This dish is a staple of Russian and Scandinavian cuisine, often served at celebrations and upscale gatherings.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids from the roe, while being relatively low in carbohydrates. A single canapé provides a good source of vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus, with a calorie count roughly between 60-80 kcal per piece.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 350 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 canapé (approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, serving roe on blini is a symbol of hospitality and celebration in Russia, often associated with New Year's feasts. Nutritionally, fish roe is a concentrated source of nutrients, offering more omega-3s per gram than most fish fillets.
