Little Smoked Salmon Cucumber Cups with Peppered Creme Fraiche
Elevate your next gathering with these elegant Little Smoked Salmon Cucumber Cups with Peppered Crème Fraîche. This no-cook appetizer blends the refreshing crunch of cucumber with the rich, smoky allure of salmon, all tied together by a creamy, zesty peppered crème fraîche. Each bite-sized cup is beautifully garnished with fresh dill and chives, delivering a pop of color and bright herbaceous flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, these low-carb, gluten-free treats are perfect for entertaining or as a sophisticated starter. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or creating an impressive canapé platter, these cucumber cups are sure to wow your guests while keeping things light and refreshing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 200 grams smoked salmon
- 120 milliliters creme fraiche
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chives
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice each cucumber into approximately 1-inch thick rounds. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the center of each round, creating a small well. Be careful not to scoop all the way through so the cups can hold the filling.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the creme fraiche, freshly cracked black pepper, lemon zest, and salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Finely chop the chives and dill. Add half of the herbs to the creme fraiche mixture, reserving the rest for garnishing.
Cut the smoked salmon into small pieces that will fit neatly into the cucumber cups.
Assemble the cucumber cups by spooning a small dollop of the peppered creme fraiche into each cucumber well.
Top the creme fraiche with a piece of smoked salmon, folding it slightly to fit into the cup, if needed.
Garnish each cucumber cup with a sprinkle of the reserved dill and chives for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
Refrigerate the cucumber cups for at least 10 minutes to chill before serving, or until ready to enjoy.
Serve the cucumber cups cold and enjoy as a refreshing appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
80 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 238 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 164 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
