Smoked Salmon Canapés with Dill
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 vibrant flavors and presentation.
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 32kcal
Ingredients
Makes 12 canapés
- 0.25 cup sour cream, 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 capers
- 12 whole fresh pink peppercorns optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 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. Garnish each round with a caper, a pink peppercorn, and a dill sprig.
- Reserve refrigerated until service time.
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Notes
If assembling in advance, butter the bread to prevent it from getting soggy.