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Low Carb Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
Servings
8 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Original author values. Recipe yield: 8 servings.

calories
90

2× the original author values. Recipe yield: 8 servings.

calories
180

3× the original author values. Recipe yield: 8 servings.

calories
270
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Ingredients

  • 2 large English cucumbers — cut into 1/2-inch rounds, patted dry
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil — optional, for brushing
  • 8 ounces cream cheese — softened; or whipped cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill — finely minced, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice — freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt — to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper — freshly ground, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon capers — drained and finely chopped, optional
  • 6 ounces cold-smoked salmon (lox) — cut into thin ribbons
  • 2 tablespoons chives — finely snipped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon capers — rinsed and drained, for garnish, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds — optional, use lightly
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne or prepared horseradish — optional, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-inch rounds; optionally scoop a shallow well with a melon baller. Pat thoroughly dry on both sides.
  2. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced dill, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Fold in finely chopped capers and a pinch of cayenne or a dot of horseradish if using. Adjust salt and lemon to taste.
  4. Whip with a fork or spatula until smooth and airy for easy spreading or piping.
  5. Lightly brush the tops of cucumber rounds with a tiny amount of olive oil for sheen (optional).
  6. Spread or pipe a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber round.
  7. Place a ribbon or small rosette of smoked salmon on each bite.
  8. Garnish with chives, a few capers, and a light sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds.
  9. Crack fresh black pepper over the tray. Chill 15–20 minutes to help the cream cheese set if serving later.
  10. Arrange on a platter and serve cold as low carb smoked salmon cucumber bites.

Notes

Store assembled bites in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 24 hours; separate stacked layers with parchment to prevent sticking. For best texture, make the cream cheese mixture up to 3 days ahead, keep cucumbers and salmon chilled, and assemble 1–2 hours before serving.

Source: https://simplersavory.com/low-carb-smoked-salmon-cucumber-bites/