Description
Elegant smoked salmon appetizer bites layered with cream cheese and fresh herbs on crisp crackers, perfect for parties or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 24 small crackers or blinis
- 6 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: capers for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and chives until well combined.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker or blini.
- Top each with a small slice of smoked salmon.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of black pepper and a caper if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use whipped cream cheese for a lighter texture.
- Replace dill with parsley if preferred.
- Can be made with cucumber slices instead of crackers for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg