Smoked Salmon Lox Cucumber Bites
Servings: 12 appetizers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: None
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber (seedless), sliced into 12 rounds (about ¼-inch thick)
- 4 oz (½ cup) smooth cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz Jet Set Sam Wild Canadian Smoked Salmon, thinly sliced into 12 small ribbons
- 12 tiny sprigs of fresh dill (for garnish)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Zest of 1 small lemon (about 1 tsp, finely grated)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber Base:
- Wash the cucumber and slice it into 12 even rounds, approximately ¼-inch thick. Pat each slice dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Arrange the slices on a serving platter.
- Add the Cream Cheese:
- Spoon the softened cream cheese into a piping bag with a small round tip (or use a plastic bag with a corner snipped off). Pipe a small dollop (about 1 tsp) of cream cheese onto the center of each cucumber slice. Alternatively, use a small spoon to carefully place the dollop.
- Layer the Smoked Salmon:
- Take a thin slice of Jet Set Sam Wild Canadian Smoked Salmon and gently fold it into a loose ribbon shape. Place one ribbon on top of the cream cheese on each cucumber slice, letting it drape slightly for an elegant look.
- Garnish:
- Place a tiny sprig of fresh dill on top of each salmon ribbon.
- Lightly sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper over the appetizers.
- Using a microplane or fine grater, zest the lemon evenly across all 12 bites for a bright, citrusy finish.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving. Pair with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon for a sophisticated touch.
Tips
- For extra flavor, mix 1 tsp of lemon juice or a pinch of garlic powder into the cream cheese before piping.
- Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly uniform cucumber rounds.
- Highlight your Jet Set Sam salmon’s smoky, wild-caught Canadian origin when presenting these at events!
These Smoked Salmon Lox Cucumber Bites are light, refreshing, and showcase the quality of your smoked salmon beautifully. Perfect for parties, tastings