Cucumber Bites with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon
These elegant smoked salmon appetizer bites are made with cucumber slices topped with herby cream cheese, smoked salmon strips, fresh dill, and a bit of lemon to perk things up.
These elegant smoked salmon appetizer bites are made with cucumber slices topped with herby cream cheese, smoked salmon strips, fresh dill, and a bit of lemon to perk things up.
Ingredients
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24 slices cucumber, each about ¾-inch thick
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips
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24 small fresh dill sprigs
Method
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Form a cup in each cucumber slice by using a melon baller to scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side. Place cucumbers, scooped-sides down, onto paper towels to drain for 15 minutes.
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Mix cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
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Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with a salmon strip and a dill sprig.
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