Fish Napoleon with Red Fish

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make a fish Napoleon with red fish? Gather the ingredients. Use ready-made pastry layers and the whole thing comes together fast — though you can bake your own if you prefer. You can use salted or lightly smoked fish, like I did. It's best to freeze it slightly beforehand so it's easier to slice. Choose a plain cream cheese, since it's less salty — there will be plenty of salt from the fish and the roe.

2. Step 2:

   

   Slice the red fish thin. Pre-sliced fish is even quicker and easier to use.

3. Step 3:

   

   Divide the cream cheese into two equal portions.

4. Step 4:

   

   Combine one portion of cheese with the cod roe. Instead of cod, you can use the roe of other fish — pollock, carp, pike, and so on. Try to pick roe without unnecessary additives (like oil or sauce).

5. Step 5:

   

   Mix the cheese and roe together until smooth.

6. Step 6:

   

   Place the first pastry layer on a flat dish or board suitable for serving.

7. Step 7:

   

   Spread the layer with the cheese-and-cod-roe mixture.

8. Step 8:

   

   Arrange the fish slices on top.

9. Step 9:

   

   Spread the fish with a thin layer of plain cream cheese. Cover with the second pastry layer. Repeat the layers again — cheese with roe, fish, cream cheese. Then add the third and final pastry layer, and repeat once more: cheese with roe, fish, cheese.

10. Step 10:

    

    The top layer should be plain cream cheese. Refrigerate the cake for 2 hours so it can soak. Before serving, garnish it with fresh herbs, vegetables, and red-fish roses. Your fish Napoleon is ready — serve it up. Enjoy!