Smoked Salmon Canapés
Smoked Salmon Canapés are elegant bite-sized appetizers made with a crisp base, creamy spread, and delicate smoked salmon, garnished with herbs or citrus. Perfect for brunches, parties, or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 canapés
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: European
Ingredients
- 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese or crème fraîche
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 20 small crackers, mini toasts, cucumber slices, or blini
- Optional: 1 tbsp capers
- Optional: 1 tbsp finely diced red onion
- Optional: 1 tsp horseradish or mashed avocado
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped herbs, and black pepper until smooth.
- Lay out the chosen base (crackers, cucumber slices, blini, or toasts) on a serving platter.
- Spread a small amount of the cream cheese mixture on each base.
- Top with a piece of smoked salmon, folded or rolled for presentation.
- Garnish with extra herbs, capers, or finely chopped red onion if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Assemble close to serving time to prevent sogginess.
- Use gluten-free or low-carb bases like cucumber slices if needed.
- Swap cream cheese with avocado or dairy-free alternatives for dietary needs.
- Experiment with flavored cream cheeses or toppings like balsamic glaze for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 canapés
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/smoked-salmon-canapes/
