Best 9 Cucumber Cups With Dill Cream And Smoked Salmon Recipes

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In this guide, we will show you how to make a refreshing and flavorful appetizer of cucumber cups with dill cream and smoked salmon. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or as a light and healthy snack. The combination of crunchy cucumber, creamy dill sauce, and savory smoked salmon creates a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds tantalized and wanting more. So gather your ingredients and follow our step-by-step instructions to create this delicious and visually stunning appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER CUPS WITH DILL CREAM AND SMOKED SALMON



Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon image

Classic combos are classic because the flavors go well together! Dill, cucumber, and smoked fish are combined with a bit of lemon to perk things up. Small pieces of smoked trout would be a good substitute for the salmon in this pretty, easy, no-cook hors d'oeuvre. Cucumber cups can be assembled and kept chilled in an airtight container 1 day ahead of time.

Provided by RuthE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ⅓ large cucumbers
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips
24 small fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Trim ends from cucumbers and cut crosswise into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) rounds. Scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side of each round with a small melon-baller, forming little cups. Drain cucumbers, cup sides down, on paper towels for 15 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with 1 salmon strip and 1 dill sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 103.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CUCUMBER CUPS WITH CREAMY SALMON WHIP



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 24 pieces, or 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 tablespoon nonfat or 1% milk
4 scallions, white parts only, sliced
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground white pepper
2 large English cucumbers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Process the cottage cheese and milk in a food processor until smooth. Add the scallions, salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice and a pinch of white pepper and process until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Cut the cucumbers into 3/4-inch-thick rounds, discarding the ends. Using a small spoon, scoop the seeds and some of the flesh out of each round to form a small cup.
  • Fill each cup with about 2 teaspoons of the salmon whip and sprinkle with the chives. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 hour.

CUCUMBER CUPS WITH SALMON MOUSSE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield about 40 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 seedless cucumbers, each about 10 ounces and 11 inches long, ends trimmed
18 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 ounces smoked salmon
Several drops freshly squeezed lemon juice
Several drops orange blossom water
Pinch hot paprika
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Freshly ground white pepper, to taste
Coriander sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • If cucumbers are waxed, peel them. Cut each crosswise into 5 (1 3/4-inch) pieces. With a small melon baller, carefully scoop out the insides of each piece, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edge and a 1/2-inch border on the bottom. The cucumber cups may be prepared up to 4 hours in advance, arranged on damp paper towels, tightly covered and refrigerated.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cream cheese, smoked salmon, lemon juice, orange water, paprika, cream and white paper and process until smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • To assemble spoon salmon mousse into a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip, pipe the mousse into the cucumber cups. Garnish with parsley or coriander sprig.

CUCUMBER CUPS WITH DILL CREAM AND SMOKED SALMON



Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon image

Classic combos are classic because the flavors go well together! Dill, cucumber, and smoked fish are combined with a bit of lemon to perk things up. Small pieces of smoked trout would be a good substitute for the salmon in this pretty, easy, no-cook hors d'oeuvre. Cucumber cups can be assembled and kept chilled in an airtight container 1 day ahead of time.

Provided by RuthE

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ⅓ large cucumbers
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips
24 small fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Trim ends from cucumbers and cut crosswise into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) rounds. Scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side of each round with a small melon-baller, forming little cups. Drain cucumbers, cup sides down, on paper towels for 15 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with 1 salmon strip and 1 dill sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 103.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SMOKED SALMON IN CUCUMBER CUPS



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Make and share this Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 24 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium cucumbers, about 1 inch diameter
6 ounces smoked salmon
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
salt
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber; cut into 3/4-inch slices; using tiny spoon or scoop, form cucumber cup by scooping out seeds, leaving some flesh in base of cup; set aside.
  • In medium-size bowl, flake smoked salmon, discarding skin and any bone; blend in sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Mound salmon into cucumber cups; sprinkle lightly with a few grains cayenne pepper; garnish with additional lime peel strips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 63.5, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.6

SMOKED SALMON, CUCUMBER, AND DILL MOUSSE



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Categories     Onion     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Lemon     Salmon     Cucumber     Chill     Sour Cream     Dill     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 30 as an hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound smoked salmon (preferably unsliced), skinned, pin bones removed and fish cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 2 cups)
2 cups 1/4-inch dice seeded seedless cucumber
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill sprigs
1/3 cup chopped red onion (about 1 small), soaked in ice water to cover 5 minutes, drained, and patted dry
2 1/4 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons cold water
2 1/2 teaspoons (1 envelope) unflavored gelatin
Garnish: thin cucumber ribbons made by cutting 1 large seedless cucumber lengthwise with a vegetable peeler
Accompaniments: assorted toasts and/or crackers

Steps:

  • Lightly oil an 8-by-2 inch round cake pan and line with plastic wrap.
  • Spread 1 1/4 cups salmon evenly in cake pan. In a bowl stir together remaining salmon, cucumber, dill, onion, sour cream, lemon juice, and zest until combined well.
  • Put cold water in a small heatproof cup and sprinkle gelatin over it. Set cup in a saucepan and add enough water to pan to reach halfway up side of cup. Heat gelatin mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved and stir into salmon mixture. Season mixture with salt and pepper and spoon over salmon in cake pan. Chill mousse, covered with plastic wrap, at least 6 hours and up to 3 days.
  • To unmold mousse, invert mousse onto plate. Loft off cake pan and peel off plastic wrap.
  • Garnish mousse with cucumber ribbons and serve with toasts.

SALMON WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE



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This grilled entree may sound fancy, but it's actually a fuss-free way to prepare salmon. You can easily make the sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator until mealtime.-Carole Holder, Norman, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
2/3 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cucumber sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUCUMBER CUPS FILLED WITH HERBED YOGURT AND SMOKED SALMON



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Categories     Cocktail Party     Yogurt     Salmon     Summer     Chill     Dill     Gourmet

Yield Makes 16 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup plain yogurt
a 14- to 16-inch seedless cucumber
3 scallions, minced
1/3 cup minced fresh dill plus dill sprigs for garnish
1/4 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon

Steps:

  • Drain the yogurt in a fine sieve set over a bowl, its surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, overnight. Cut the cucumber crosswise into sixteen 3/4-inch pieces and with a melon-ball cutter scoop out the centers, forming 1/4-inch-thick cups. Sprinkle the cucumber cups with salt and let them drain, inverted, on paper towels for 10 minutes. In a bowl combine well the yogurt, the scallions, the minced dill, salt and pepper to taste. Pat the cucumber cups dry gently and divide the yogurt mixture among them. Cut the salmon into eight 6- by 1/2-inch strips, halve the strips diagonally, and roll them up, beginning with the pointed ends and turning the edges slightly, to form rose shapes. Arrange the salmon roses and the dill sprigs decoratively on the yogurt mixture. The filled cucumber cups may be made 1 hour in advance and kept covered and chilled.

SMOKED SALMON CUCUMBER CUPS



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From the November issue of Australian Tables Magazine. These appear to be light a delicious but unfortunately I am the only one in the family that likes cucumber and smoked salmon so I cannot see me having the opportunity to make these, so times are an estimate. HANDY HINT - prepare salmon filling and scooped out cucumber cups ahead of time, refrigerate and fill just before serving.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 40 appertizers, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lebanese cucumbers (ends trimmed)
150 g smoked salmon (finely shredded or diced)
1/2 cup light sour cream (120 grams)
1 garlic clove (crushed, finely minced)
1 tablespoon mint (chopped)
1 tablespoon dill (snipped)
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt & pepper
dill (extra to garnish)

Steps:

  • Peel and finely dice one cucumber, place into a bowl.
  • Cut remaining cucumbers into 2cm (3/4 inch) slices and using a melon baller or teaspoon scoop out seeds, leaving a base to form a cup.
  • Add remaining ingredients to diced cucumber and mix well.
  • Season to taste.
  • Fill each cup with salmon mixture, top with extra dill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 32.3, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest cucumbers: Look for cucumbers that are firm, deep green, and free of blemishes. Avoid cucumbers that are yellow or have soft spots.
  • Use a mandoline slicer for thin, even slices: A mandoline slicer will help you get thin, even slices of cucumber that are perfect for making cucumber cups.
  • Be careful not to overfill the cucumber cups: The cucumber cups will become soggy if you overfill them. Fill them just enough so that the filling is level with the top of the cucumber.
  • Chill the cucumber cups before serving: Chilling the cucumber cups before serving will help them stay crisp and refreshing.
  • Garnish the cucumber cups with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, or parsley, will add a pop of color and flavor to the cucumber cups.

Conclusion:

Cucumber cups with dill cream and smoked salmon are a delicious and refreshing appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them a great option for busy weeknights or parties. The combination of crisp cucumber, creamy dill sauce, and smoky salmon is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy appetizer, give cucumber cups with dill cream and smoked salmon a try!

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