Description
Elevate your appetizer game with these elegant and flavorful Smoked Salmon Bites. Creamy, tangy, and with a hint of dill, these bites are perfect for any gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cream Cheese Spread:
- 4 ounces smoked salmon (cut into bite-sized strips)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 1 mini cucumber or English cucumber (sliced into ¼-inch rounds)
- 20 small crackers or toasted baguette slices
- capers and extra dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread: In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bites: Spread a layer of the cheese mixture onto each cracker or cucumber slice. Top with a folded piece of smoked salmon. Garnish with capers and a small sprig of dill if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Arrange the bites on a platter and chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the cream cheese spread up to 2 days ahead and assemble just before serving.
- For a richer flavor, substitute a portion of the cream cheese with goat cheese.
- These bites pair perfectly with champagne or a crisp white wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
