Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

Name: Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium English cucumber, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 4 oz smoked salmon, torn into pieces; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp red onion, very finely minced

Crisp cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese, silky smoked salmon, a caper, and fresh dill - an elegant, no-cook low-carb appetizer ready in minutes.

15 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium English cucumber, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 oz smoked salmon, torn into pieces
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp red onion, very finely minced

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, beat 4 oz softened cream cheese with 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, half the 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until smooth and spreadable.
2

Arrange 2 medium sliced 1/4-inch thick English cucumber slices in a single layer on a serving platter. Pat them dry with paper towels.
3

Spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon of the herbed cream cheese onto each cucumber round.
4

Drape a piece of 4 oz torn into pieces smoked salmon over the cream cheese. Top each bite with a 2 tbsp drained capers caper, a sprig of the remaining dill, and a tiny pinch of 2 tbsp very finely minced red onion.
5

Serve immediately or refrigerate uncovered up to 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

Why pat it dry first in Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites?

Step 2 reads: "Pat them dry with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 2 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Is there a substitute for capers in Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites?

The entry for Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Can I make Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites is 4 oz cream cheese, softened. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites low-carb?

A serving of Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites carries 5 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 25 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 5 percent.

Does Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites contain fish?

Yes: 4 oz smoked salmon, torn into pieces. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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