Smoked Fish with Mustard, Dill and Caper Sauce Recipe

Smoked Fish with Mustard, Dill and Caper Sauce Recipe

  • 3/4 cup spicy brown mustard (such as Gulden's)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup drained capers
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  • Ground black pepper
  • Butter lettuce leaves
  • 4 pounds assorted smoked fish (such as trout, whitefish and salmon)
  • Lemon wedges
  • Dill sprigs
  • 4 1-pound packages sliced Westphalian-style pumpernickel and/or rye bread, halved
  1. Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in capers, chopped dill and generous amount of pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
  2. Line large platter with lettuce. Arrange smoked fish atop lettuce. Garnish with lemon and dill sprigs. Serve fish with bread and sauce.