Smoked Salmon Cucumber Cups
Elevate your appetizer game with these elegant and refreshing Smoked Salmon Cucumber Cups, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any gathering. Crisp cucumber rounds are hollowed out and filled with a creamy, tangy mixture of smoked salmon, cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, and capers. This no-cook recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors—cool, crunchy cucumber meets rich and savory salmon filling. Garnished with a hint of dill or a single caper, these bite-sized delights are low-carb, gluten-free, and ideal for entertaining. Serve them as a light starter or snack, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 100 grams Smoked salmon
- 120 grams Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Capers
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them into thick rounds, approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in height.
Using a small melon baller or a teaspoon, scoop out the center of each cucumber round to create a small cup. Be careful not to scoop all the way through; leave the bottom intact to hold the filling.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, smoked salmon (chopped into small pieces), fresh dill (finely chopped), lemon juice, capers, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until you achieve a smooth and well-combined filling.
Transfer the filling to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off for easier transfer into the cucumber cups.
Pipe the salmon mixture into each prepared cucumber cup, filling them generously.
Garnish the filled cucumber cups with a small sprig of fresh dill or a single caper for an elegant touch.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.6 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1790 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1 mcg | 86% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1534 mg | 33% | |
*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.
