Description
Sophisticated smoked salmon canapés elevate any gathering with elegant Danish-inspired bites. Delicate cream cheese, fresh dill, and premium salmon create an irresistible appetizer you’ll savor at first taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 g) smoked salmon
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese
- 2–3 slices thin-sliced rye bread
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2–3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Additional dill sprigs
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a blazing 450°F (230°C), preparing for crisp bread transformation.
- Slice bread into delicate 1½-inch squares, removing tough outer edges to create elegant bases.
- Arrange bread squares on a baking tray, toasting each side until achieving a golden, crunchy texture with light-brown edges.
- Finely chop red onion and fresh dill, creating aromatic garnish elements.
- Whip cream cheese into a silky, smooth consistency, incorporating minced dill, most of the chopped red onion, and a splash of bright lemon juice.
- Enhance the cream cheese blend with subtle salt and pepper, adjusting flavors to personal preference. Optional: Allow mixture to chill and develop deeper flavors.
- Generously spread the herbed cream cheese across each toasted bread square, creating a luxurious creamy foundation.
- Artfully curl smoked salmon into delicate rose-like shapes, positioning each atop the cream cheese layer.
- Complete the canapés by scattering remaining red onion snippets and adorning with delicate dill sprigs for visual appeal and fresh flavor.
- Serve immediately or store briefly in refrigeration, maintaining their elegant presentation for up to two hours before enjoying.
Notes
- Prep Time Saver: Toast bread squares in advance and store in an airtight container to streamline party preparation.
- Flavor Boost: Refrigerating cream cheese mixture allows ingredients to meld, intensifying the tangy and herbaceous profile.
- Salmon Selection: Choose high-quality, fresh smoked salmon for the most vibrant taste and elegant presentation.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble canapés up to 2 hours before serving, keeping them chilled to maintain crisp texture and fresh appearance.
- Garnish Elegance: Use tiny dill sprigs and finely minced red onion as a delicate finishing touch that elevates visual appeal.
- Serving Tip: Arrange canapés on a chilled platter to keep them looking pristine and prevent bread from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg