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Fresh Zesty Smoked Salmon Bites | 30-Min Elegant Crowd Party Appetizer

Quick Fresh Zesty Smoked Salmon Bites Elegant Appetizer

Fresh zesty smoked salmon bites make an elegant party appetizer ready in 30 minutes. Impress your crowd with these simple smoked salmon bites. Try this now.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Party Food Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz smoked salmon
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 24 cucumber slices
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 tbsp red onion minced
  • 12 whole grain crackers
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp horseradish
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

Method
 

  1. Combine softened cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Mix until the spread is smooth and fully incorporated, then gently fold in the minced red onion. This mixture should be refrigerated for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Chop your smoked salmon into small bite-sized pieces, approximately 1/2 to 1/4 inch cubes. Reserve a few attractive strips for garnish if desired. Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Pat cucumber slices with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which prevents sogginess. Layer each cucumber slice on a small plate in preparation for topping with your fresh zesty smoked salmon bites recipe components.
  4. Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice or cracker. Be generous but controlled, leaving enough room for the salmon and toppings without creating a messy bite.
  5. Top each base with a small piece of smoked salmon, then garnish with one or two capers and a tiny pinch of fresh parsley. Arrange on your serving platter and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor impact.