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    3 Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizers

    Updated: Jun 22nd 2021 โ€ข Published: Nov 22nd 2017 โ€ข 14 Comments

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    3 Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizers that are super simple to make with supermarket ingredients, but the small bites add a wow factor to any occasion. Make all three from your base ingredients or pick one and pile your platter high with them. Whatever you choose to do these smoked salmon appetizers are perfect for parties!

    Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizers that are super simple to make with supermarket ingredients, but the small bites add a wow factor to any occasion. Make all three from your base ingredients or pick one and pile your platter high with them. Whatever you choose to do these smoked salmon appetizers are perfect for parties!

    Purple/Blue Table, with gold plates, champagne flutes and tinsel. Large white platter with 3 different smoked salmon appetizers on it.

    At this time of year, when everybody is trying to do their shopping and life is super busy, having a quick recipe you can whip up for a party or gathering is vital.

    These 3 easy smoked salmon appetizers can all be made with the same 3 base ingredients, then it is just a case of changing up the seasonings.

    Brown bread with lemon cream cheese and and smoked salmon finger sandwiches on a large white plate. Pasta bites in the background.

    Some cream cheese, smoked salmon and a loaf of sliced brown bread and you can create a platter of easy smoked salmon appetizers that will go down a treat at a party or before your holiday meal.

    I have given suggested seasonings in the recipes, but there are so many variations you can mix it up however you like.

    For the ones pictured I used fresh dill, chives and lemon and black pepper.

    But alternatives would be:

    • finely chopped capers
    • parsley and lemon zest
    • tarragon
    • caviar
    • finely chopped red onion
    • finely chopped celery
    • chervil
    • cayenne pepper
    • for an unusual twist a little orange zest and a pinch of cinnamon.

    Brown bread pinwheels with dill cream cheese and smoked salmon. Tinsel in the background.

    What is more if you keep a block of cream cheese in the fridge and some smoked salmon and bread in the freezer, you can make these anytime. I don't recommend freezing cream cheese, the water content means when it defrosts it has a really grainy texture, which doesn't work here.

    But the blocks you buy at the store have really nice long use by dates on them, so keeping one or two in the fridge will always be worth it. (And if it comes towards the end of it's date, what better excuse do you need to make a cheesecake!)

    Round toasts spread with cream cheese and topped with smoked salmon and chives. On a white plate.

    Mmmmmm Cheesecake....must post my favorite cheesecake recipe up!! But for now, lets drool over these easy smoked salmon appetizers.

    Looking at the platter we have smoked salmon and dill pinwheels, smoked salmon and lemon cream cheese sandwich bites and some smoked salmon and chive toast bites. But the herbs and seasonings are all adaptable and changeable.

    Platter with the 3 easy smoked salmon appetizers on it and tinsel in the background.

    When it comes to party platters like this, the presentation is so important. Cutting the sandwiches into bite sized fingers makes them look elegant. Again the toasts bites, spending a little bit of time and using a cookie cutter to cut out small rounds takes toast and makes it stylish and more refined.

    And these little touches don't take long, but they can make such a difference.

    Overview of the smoked salmon appetizer platter on a purple/blue table with party plates and champagne in background

    Enjoy x


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    Smoked Salmon and Dill Pinwheels on a white platter.
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    3 Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizers

    3 Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizers that are super simple to make with supermarket ingredients, but the small bites add a wow factor to any occasion. Make all three from your base ingredients or pick one and pile your platter high with them. Whatever you choose to do these smoked salmon appetizers are perfect for parties!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 58
    Calories: 35kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream Cheese Sandwich Bites Ingredients

    • 6 slices brown bread
    • โ…“ cup cream cheese - room temp
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest or chopped herbs - see notes
    • ยผ teaspoon black pepper
    • 3.5 oz smoked salmon

    Smoked Salmon and Dill Pinwheels Ingredients

    • 4 slices brown bread
    • ยผ cup cream cheese - room temp
    • 1 tablespoon chopped dill - see notes
    • 3.5 oz smoked salmon

    Smoked Salmon and Chive Toast Bites Ingredients

    • 4 slices brown bread
    • ยผ cup cream cheese - room temp
    • 1 tablespoon chopped chives - see notes
    • 3.5 oz smoked salmon

    Instructions

    Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream Cheese Sandwich Bites Instructions

    • Trim the crusts from the bread.
    • Spread the slices of bread with an even layer of cream cheese.
    • Sprinkle over the lemon zest and black pepper.
    • Add a single layer of smoked salmon to 3 of the slices of bread.
    • Sandwich your bread,ย wrap tightly in cling film and refrigerate until needed.
    • To serve, use a sharp knife to cut each sandwich into 3 long strips and each strip in half.
    • Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with a little extra lemon zest (or your chosen herb).

    Smoked Salmon and Dill Pinwheels Instructions

    • Trim the crusts from the bread.
    • Use a rolling pin to roll out the bread until it very thin.
    • Spread the slices of bread with a thin even layer of cream cheese.
    • Sprinkle over the chopped herbs.
    • Add a single layer of smoked salmon.
    • Roll each slice of bread up into a sausage.
    • Wrap in cling film and refrigerate until needed.
    • To serve use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 5 slices.
    • Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with a little extra dill (or your chosen herb).

    Smoked Salmon and Chive Toast Bites Instructions

    • Place the bread in the toaster and toast until crisp.
    • Allow to cool then use a cookie cutter to cut small rounds out of your toast
    • Add a teaspoon (or so) of cream cheese to each round.
    • Top the rounds with some smoked salmon and a sprinkling of chopped chive (or your chosen herb).

    Notes

    Smoked Salmon and Lemon Cream Cheese Sandwich Bites Recipe Notes
    As an alternative to lemon and black pepperย you could use:
    • dill
    • chopped chives
    • finely chopped capers
    • parsley and lemon zest
    • tarragon
    • caviar
    • finely chopped red onion
    • finely chopped celery
    • chervil
    • cayenne pepper
    • for an unusual twist a little orange zest and a pinch of cinnamon.
    Smoked Salmon and Dill Pinwheels Recipe Notes
    As an alternative to dill you could use:
    • lemon and black pepper
    • chopped chives
    • finely chopped capers
    • parsley and lemon zest
    • tarragon
    • caviar
    • finely chopped red onion
    • finely chopped celery
    • chervil
    • cayenne pepper
    • for an unusual twist a little orange zest and a pinch of cinnamon.
    Smoked Salmon and Chive Toast Bites Recipe Notes
    As an alternative to chives you could use:
    • lemon and black pepper
    • chopped dill
    • finely chopped capers
    • parsley and lemon zest
    • tarragon
    • caviar
    • finely chopped red onion
    • finely chopped celery
    • chervil
    • cayenne pepper

    Nutrition

    Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 25mg | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Allana says

      September 25, 2018 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      Hi Claire,

      These look absolutely delish!! My son is allergic to dill, do you have any suggestions about what herbs to use instead?
      Thanks
      Allana

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        September 26, 2018 at 7:35 am

        Hi Allana,
        Thank you.
        Instead of the dill you could replace it with chives or fresh tarragon, I think for my kids chives would probably be my choice, as tarragon is a little stronger. Or you could just use some lemon zest instead.
        I hope that helps and your son enjoys them D
        Cx

        Reply
    2. Samantha Dawn says

      June 12, 2018 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      They all look so elegant and delicious! I can't wait for our next party to try one (or maybe all!).

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 17, 2018 at 2:20 pm

        Thank you Samantha ๐Ÿ˜€
        I recommend making them all ๐Ÿ˜‰ although I find the sandwich ones always go first....

        Reply
    3. Wilhelmina Wessel says

      June 12, 2018 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      So easy and elegant!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 17, 2018 at 2:20 pm

        Thank you Wilhelmina

        Reply
    4. Tiana @yumofchina.com says

      May 11, 2018 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      I am not a fan of Salmon, but I want to try the way you cook salmon, I would try the first one, thanks.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 11, 2018 at 11:58 pm

        They are such fun ways to enjoy salmon.
        I hope you enjoy them when you give them a try ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    5. Sondra Fleming says

      April 16, 2018 at 3:57 am

      Do you publish a book I could buy?

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 16, 2018 at 10:40 am

        I have a free soup cookbook, that you can get by subscribing to my newsletter.
        Would love to publish a book, but I think that is a few years off ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    6. Christina says

      March 06, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect for my Scandinavian guests that I'm entertaining! They loved it!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 06, 2018 at 11:08 pm

        So happy to hear that Christina ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    7. Kristen says

      March 06, 2018 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      Super fancy presentation, but so easy. Just my kind of recipe.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 06, 2018 at 11:11 pm

        Thank you Kristen, I made these at Christmas and that is exactly what I was going for. Easy to get the ingredients, easy to make but impressive to serve to guest.
        Glad you enjoyed it ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply

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