Smoked Salmon Bites with Cream Cheese & Dill
A quick and easy appetizer for Christmas, holidays, and parties.
Servings: 18 bite
Ingredients
- 4 ounces smoked salmon thinly sliced
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- freshly ground pepper
- crackers, crostini, or cucumber rounds
- capers, thin red onion or lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
Mix the Spread
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, dill, lemon zest, and a few grinds of black pepper until smooth and fluffy.
Prep the Salmon
- Cut smoked salmon into bite-sized ribbons or squares. If it’s very delicate, use a sharp knife and gentle movements.
Assemble
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker or cucumber round.
Top
- Fold or loosely roll a piece of smoked salmon on top of each bite.
Finish
- Add a tiny pinch of dill, a caper, or a whisper of red onion.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.