So what do we have here? Whole grain crackers, a dollop of whipped cream cheese, a strip of smoked salmon and a sprig of fresh chives on top… What do you think about these fancy pants smoked salmon canapes?!
Try it out!
Everyone loves smoked salmon, right?
I can’t get enough of that stuff. There is something so addictive about smoked salmon. And all types of smoked fish if I have to be honest. I just love it. Salmon, but also halibut, trout, mackerel.
You name it.
Bring it on.
Easy Smoked Salmon Canapes with Cream Cheese
I very often serve these smoked salmon canapes alongside other little appetizing pre dinner bites.
And every single time the exact same thing happens. The smoked salmon bites are always gone first, long before my guests start to even reach for the other appetizers.
And I can’t blame them.
I love smoked salmon!
Allow me to even let you in on a secret: I have 2 vegetarian friends who avoid meat and fish at all costs… But smoked salmon?
Both of them can’t say no to smoked salmon!
Appetizers
Do you actually know where the word ‘canape’ comes from?
Here’s a great article about its etymology!
Are you looking for more smoked salmon appetizers?
Then you should take a look at these smoked salmon roll ups!
Do you love fish dips in general?
Then you should also check out my grilled mackerel rillettes! That one is also ready in under 10 minutes, just like this creamy smoked salmon dip below.
Enjoy!
Easy Smoked Salmon Canapes with Cream Cheese Recipe
- 12 crackers
- 2 slices smoked salmon
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp cream
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped finely
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped finely
- pepper
- salt
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1. Transfer the cream cheese and cream to a small bowl or cup and add the freshly chopped dill and chives (keep a tablespoon of the chopped a chives aside for garnish). Season with a little pinch of pepper and salt. Stir the cream cheese until it is soft and airy. It shouldn't be runny or it will drip off the canapes.
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2. Place the smoked salmon slices on a clean chopping board and slice them into even squares.
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3. Place the crackers on a serving plate and top each of them with the soft dill cream cheese, followed by a square of the smoked salmon placed neatly on top. Garnish with a sprinkle of the remaining fresh chives.
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4. Serve the salmon canapés at room temperature, not chilled or the smoked salmon and dill will loose much of their flavor. You can keep them in the fridge and leave them on your kitchen counter about 30 minutes before your guests arrive.
Smoked Salmon
Needless to say that smoked salmon is a people pleaser.
And there are so many recipes to make with this bright orange goodie!! Creamy pasta sauces, eggs benny, white lasagna, smoked salmon and broad bean soup and a lush smoked salmon dips.
Plenty of ideas to satisfy your smoked salmon addiction all year round!
It is just delicious.
And versatile.