A cool and attractive appetizer.
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Salmon Recipe and also more great
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Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups
Recipe Type:
Salmon,
Seafood
Appetizers,
Cucumbers
Yields: 24 appetizers
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients:
2 medium-size 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-squeezed
lime juice
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
* Can also
substitute any smoked fish of your choice.
Preparation:
Cut cucumbers into 3/4-inch slices. Using a tiny spoon or
a small melon baller,
form cucumber cups by scooping out seeds, leaving some flesh in base of cup; set aside.
Optional: Cut lengthwise stripes out of the
outer skin of the cucumber or make any design you like: Zig Zags, Curves,
etc. Just leave some of the skin on.
In medium-size bowl using a fork, 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.
Makes about 24 cucumber cups.
