Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups
Elevate your next gathering with these irresistible Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups—an elegant, bite-sized appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Crisp, refreshing cucumber slices are transformed into delicate cups, filled with a creamy blend of tangy cream cheese, fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and finely chopped smoked salmon. Topped with briny capers and a hint of freshly ground black pepper, these no-cook delights are the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes and served chilled, they’re ideal for parties, brunches, or holiday entertaining. Impress your guests with this stunning, healthy appetizer that’s as easy to make as it is flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 100 grams Smoked salmon
- 120 grams Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dill (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash the cucumber thoroughly and pat it dry with a paper towel.
2. Slice the cucumber into 1-inch thick rounds. Using a melon baller or a small spoon, scoop out the center of each round to create a 'cup', leaving the bottom intact.
3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use a fork or spoon to mix until smooth.
4. Chop the smoked salmon finely and stir it into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated.
5. Using a piping bag (or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off), fill each cucumber cup with the smoked salmon mixture.
6. Garnish the top of each filled cucumber cup with a single caper and a small sprig of fresh dill for a decorative touch.
7. Arrange the cucumber cups on a serving platter and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1849 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1 mcg | 86% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*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.
