LITTLE SMOKED SALMON CUCUMBER CUPS WITH PEPPERED CREME FRAICHE
Delightful and EASY little smoked salmon and cucumber appetisers, and healthy too, with NO pastry! These are a breeze to make but they tick all the taste boxes, as well as being elegant. Cucumbers do vary in size, and I have suggested a medium cucumber, which is about 10" to 12" long.........however, any size will do!! Adjust the crème fraiche to how many cups you yield from a cucumber, I managed to make 30 cups and used 10 tablespoons of crème fraîche for that amount, 1 teaspoon per cup. Serve these with cocktails and pre-dinner drinks, or as part of a buffet. The cucumber cups and crème fraîche can be prepared beforehand, but these should only be assembled 1 hour before serving (at the most) and covered in cling film to ensure the smoked salmon does not dry out. Allow 2 to 4 per person, depending on what else is served.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 30 Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Cups, 7-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the cucumber into 1 1/2 inch slices, and carefully hollow out the centre (with any seeds) with a pointed teaspoon, so you are left with a shallow hollow.
- Mix the lemon zest and black pepper with the crème fraiche and adjust seasoning to taste, adding the black pepper bit by bit to ensure a favourable taste! (We like ours quite peppery!) I have not suggested salt as the smoked salmon is salty, but do add salt to taste if you wish.
- Spoon a little seasoned crème fraiche into each cucumber cup, about 1 teaspoon per cup.
- Cut the smoked salmon into 6-inch long strips and about 1/2 inch wide, and curl them around to make a little circle, then place the circle of smoked salmon on top of the crème fraiche.
- Garnish with lemon slices if you wish, or with dill or parsley. Makes about 30 according to size of cucumber.
- You can prepare the cucumber cups and crème fraiche several hours beforehand- cover them and store them in the fridge; assemble them just before you are ready to serve them.
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Inayat khan Khan
[email protected]These are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them!
Blessed Samuel
[email protected]These are so elegant and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Oui Vai
[email protected]These are a great way to use up leftover smoked salmon. I always have a few pieces left over after I make a bagel and lox breakfast.
SIYAM HOSIN
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of smoked salmon or creme fraiche that you like.
Dylan Schlebusch
[email protected]These are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I will definitely be making them again soon.
SAMEER NAEEM
[email protected]I've never had smoked salmon before, but I loved it in this recipe. It was so flavorful and paired perfectly with the cucumber.
rackara denish
[email protected]These are a great way to impress your guests. They look and taste amazing.
Abigail Black
[email protected]I love the combination of smoked salmon and cucumber. It's so refreshing and delicious.
Austin Pickel
[email protected]I've made these a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.
Technical Jamalio
[email protected]These are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they look beautiful on a platter.
U mar farooq farooq
[email protected]I love how healthy these are. They're a great way to get your veggies in.
Ana Kostadinov
[email protected]These are a great way to use up leftover smoked salmon. I always have a few pieces left over after I make a bagel and lox breakfast.
Malcolm Howard
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in minutes.
Ramila chaudhary
[email protected]These are so elegant and delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Syed ali Hassan naqvi
[email protected]The peppered creme fraiche really makes these cucumber cups special. It adds a nice bit of spice and creaminess.
lazuras anderson
[email protected]I love how simple these are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy appetizer or snack.
Rachel Wilson
[email protected]These cucumber cups are a great way to enjoy smoked salmon in a new and refreshing way.
Mwansa Judy
[email protected]I made these for a quick and easy lunch and they were delicious! The smoked salmon and peppered creme fraiche complemented each other perfectly.
mauna Osman
[email protected]These little smoked salmon cucumber cups were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.