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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

Crisp cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese and silky smoked salmon

⏱️ Prep: 20min0⏰ Total: 20min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ cold
✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🐟 Fish

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

  1. Mix cream cheese with dill and lemon zest until smooth
  2. Slice cucumbers into rounds, pat dry
  3. Pipe or spread herbed cream cheese on each cucumber
  4. Top with small piece of folded smoked salmon
  5. Garnish with capers and dill sprig
  6. Refrigerate until serving

💡 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

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.

Also pairs well with:

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