Smoked Salmon Cracker Bites
Elegant, quick, and absolutely irresistible — these Smoked Salmon Cracker Bites come together in minutes with cream cheese, lemon, herbs, and buttery smoked salmon on crisp crackers. Perfect for brunches, parties, or whenever you want something fancy without the fuss.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl for preparing cream cheese spread
- Spoon or spatula for mixing and spreading
- serving platter to assemble and present the crackers
- Knife for slicing salmon and garnishes
Ingredients
- 12-15 crackers (water crackers, rye crisps, or whole grain)
- 4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced (115 g)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (or goat cheese) (115 g)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp finely chopped dill or chives
- salt and pepper, to taste
- optional toppings: capers, cucumber slices, pickled onions, or microgreens
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with lemon juice, zest, dill or chives, salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
- Lay crackers on a serving platter. Spread a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture on each one.
- Cut smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently place on top of the cream cheese. Let it have some height.
- Garnish with dill, capers, cucumber ribbons, or red onion slices. Finish with lemon juice or cracked pepper.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving. Best when crackers are still crisp.
Notes
These bites are best served fresh to keep the crackers crisp. Prep the cream cheese mixture in advance, but assemble no more than an hour before serving. Garnish right before plating for the prettiest presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.8mg
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