Description
These Smoked Salmon Bites are elegant and flavorful appetizers perfect for any gathering. Creamy dill and lemon-infused cream cheese topped with delicate smoked salmon on a crisp base, these bites are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon capers, finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Assembly:
- 24 small crackers or cucumber slices
- 6 ounces smoked salmon, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- extra dill and capers for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped capers until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread or pipe a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker or cucumber slice.
- Top with a piece of smoked salmon. Garnish with additional dill and a caper if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, use cucumber slices instead of crackers.
- You can also substitute whipped cream cheese for a lighter texture.
- These are best served cold and can be made a few hours in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
