Scandinavian
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Crisp cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese and silky smoked salmon
canapeEasyScandinavian
Prep20 min0Total20 minServes24Tempcold
✓ gluten-free
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🐟 Fish
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2English cucumbers(sliced 1/4 inch thick)
- 8 ozcream cheese(softened)
- 2 tbspfresh dill(chopped)
- 1 tbsplemon zest
- 8 ozsmoked salmon
- capers(for garnish)
- fresh dill sprigs(for garnish)
Instructions
- 1Mix cream cheese with dill and lemon zest until smooth
- 2Slice cucumbers into rounds, pat dry
- 3Pipe or spread herbed cream cheese on each cucumber
- 4Top with small piece of folded smoked salmon
- 5Garnish with capers and dill sprig
- 6Refrigerate until serving
Notes
Pro Tips
English cucumbers have fewer seeds. Slice on diagonal for larger rounds. Pat cucumber dry to prevent sogginess. Top with salmon just before serving for best presentation.
History & Origin
This elegant canapé showcases the Scandinavian love of smoked fish in a light, refreshing format. The cucumber provides a cool crunch that contrasts beautifully with the silky salmon—perfect for a sophisticated gathering.
Pairs Well With
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