Smoked Salmon Appetizer

As smoked salmon is perceived by many as slightly expensive, it is often considered a delicacy, which makes it the perfect party hors d'oeuvre. It also adds much visual appeal to the food with its vibrant orange-red color. Not only does it look great, it also come loaded with health benefits. Salmon is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D, and makes an appearance on any healthy diet list.

Easy Smoked Salmon Recipe

Ingredients

• ¼ cup reduced-fat or fat-free cream cheese, softened
• Fresh dill sprigs
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill weed
• 24 toast rounds or low-fat crackers
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
• 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon

Directions
If you are looking for a salmon appetizer with cream cheese, this is a good option. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, dill and red pepper. Lay out each slice of salmon in a plate and then spread some of the cream cheese mixture over each slice of salmon. Hold one end of the slice, turn it in and start rolling it, like a jelly-roll. Once you've done this with all the salmon, cover the plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate for between 1 and 4 hours. Take out the chilled salmon roll and slice it into ¾ inch pieces, crosswise. Place the rolls on toast or crackers, and top it off with a dill sprig. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Smoked Salmon Dip

Ingredients

• ½ pound smoked salmon
• 1 tbsp capers, drained
• 1 lemon zested and juiced
• 1 tbsp dill
• 2 shots hot pepper sauce
• 2 green onions
• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 8 oz. whipped cream cheese

Directions
These are great appetizers with caper. For the best results, use fresh smoked salmon, though canned salmon will do too and whipped cream cheese. Combine capers, green onion and dill in the food processor and whirl until roughly chopped. Empty the cream cheese into the food processor and pulse until well combined. Put the smoked salmon in last, and pulse again. Empty the dip into bowl and add drops of Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice and zest, and taste. Only add as much as needed, and stop before the flavor becomes overwhelming. For an elegant smoked salmon appetizer, fill them into gougere's. Alternately you can serve it with crackers or baguette slices or even bagel chips.

Smoked Salmon and Egg Salad Tartines

Ingredients

• 12 extra-large eggs
• 8 slices good smoked salmon
• 1/3 cup good mayonnaise
• 8 slices round French bread
• 2 tsp whole-grain mustard
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp minced fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Directions
This smoked salmon appetizer platter is perfect for a casual gathering. Fill a deep pot with tap water, then place all the eggs in it. Place it on high heat, and once the water begins to bubble, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Take the pot of the heat, but let the eggs remain in the water for another 5 minutes. Pour out the water, and fill it once again with cold water. When the eggs are cool enough for you to handle, then crack both ends lightly against any hard surface, and then roll the egg between your palm and the board to loosen the shell. Peel the eggs. Once the eggs have reached room temperature, transfer them to the food processor fitted with a steel blade. Whirl the processor to lightly crumble the eggs, but not to turn them into paste. Transfer the eggs to a bowl and pour in the mayonnaise, dill, mustard, salt, and pepper, and stir lightly. Slice the bread into ½ inch thick slices, and toast or grill them. Place a slice of salmon on each piece of bread and spoon on some egg salad over it. Garnish with a sprig of dill and serve.

I do hope you find a smoked salmon appetizer from these given recipes that you like. You can either make it for a party that you are hosting, or take it along with you for a potluck.