Smoked Salmon & Rye Canapés
 
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Simple & delicious smoked salmon canapés with a luscious lemon-dill base make the perfect appetizer or accompaniment to a wine & cheese
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Serves: 24 Bites
Ingredients
  • For the Salmon & Rye
  • 3 oz (85 g) sliced smoked salmon
  • 24 x 2" diameter round rye (from 5 or so slices rye bread)
  • For the Cream Cheese Yogurt Base
  • 4 oz (110 g) regular or whipped cream cheese (I used whipped)
  • 2 oz (55 g) plain Greek yogurt (I used 2% fat)
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • ½-1 tsp honey
  • pinch salt
  • For the Toppings
  • 1 radish, thin sliced
  • 1 Tbsp capers
  • handful micro greens, optional
Instructions
  1. Prepare the bread (you can use any variety of bread you like including GF) by cutting the shapes (you can also simply cut squares if you prefer). Note: if your bread is really fresh, it's usually best to do this a few hours ahead of time to slightly firm up the bread (it will still be perfectly fresh/tasty just not soft/droopy). Set aside in an uncovered bowl/container.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese & yogurt mixture by whisking together: cream cheese; yogurt; lemon juice and zest; dill; garlic if using; honey and salt. Taste and adjust seasonings. Note: you can make this mixture up to 2 days ahead just be aware that if you're using garlic, it may become stronger over time.
  3. To assemble: top each bread round with about ½ tsp of the cream cheese/yogurt mixture; add some smoked salmon, a couple of capers (if you like), and a wedge of radish or onion, as preferred. Finish with some micro greens.
Notes
To Make the Rounds: ideally you want to use a 2" diameter round cutter (I bought a stainless 11 piece round cutter set and have been getting great use of it) you can also use the back of a small glass (shot glass maybe) which is what I've typically used in the past
The Salmon: I used hardwood smoked wild Alaskan salmon (sliced)
The Bread: use any bread (including GF variety) or cracker here. If you wish to skip the bread, I suggest sliced cucumber for the base.
Recipe by Inspired Edibles at https://www.inspirededibles.ca/2019/05/smoked-salmon-rye-canapes.html