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Smoked Salmon Canapés with Dill

Prep15 min
Total15 min
Yield12 pieces
LevelBeginner
 
 
About This Recipe

These Smoked Salmon Canapés with Dill are an elegant yet simple appetizer, ideal for cocktail parties and gatherings. With a creamy dill-infused sour cream base, these canapés balance the rich smokiness of salmon with refreshing lemon zest, fresh dill, and capers for a deliciously tangy bite. Serve these light canapés to impress guests with their […]

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Ingredients

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Makes 12 canapés
  • 0.25 cup , 14% fat
  • 1 medium lemon, — zested and squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, — reserve 2 stems for garnish
  • 6 tablespoons slices of smoked salmon
  • 3 slices rye bread
  • 12 whole
  • 12 whole fresh pink — optional
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cut the bread into 12x3 inch rounds. Mix sour cream, one tablespoon of lemon juice, the lemon zest and chopped dill. Top rounds with a small dollop of dill sour-cream, add a slice of smoked salmon on top. each round with a caper, a pink peppercorn, and a dill sprig.
  2. 2
    Reserve refrigerated until service time.
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Salmon is forgiving but still easy to overcook — aim for just-opaque in the center and a little translucent at the very core. You'll find techniques like this one across our full course library.

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