Smoked Salmon Canapes
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Smoked Salmon Canapes
Description
Smoked Salmon Canapes feature a base of toasted crostini spread with garlic and herb cream cheese, layered with thin cucumber slices to provide a refreshing crunch. Tender asparagus tips are briefly boiled to maintain firmness and vibrant color before topping each canape along with smoked salmon slices. A small sprig of fresh dill finishes the assembly, adding an aromatic leafiness that pairs well with the smoky fish and creamy cheese.
The preparation includes careful cooking of asparagus to avoid mushiness by boiling briefly and shocking in ice water. The layering sequence ensures each bite has a balance of smooth, crisp, and flaky textures. These canapes are best served fresh to maintain the crostini’s crunch and the salmon’s delicate flavor.
They make ideal finger foods for parties or light hors d'oeuvres and benefit from keeping the smoked salmon refrigerated until just before assembly to preserve freshness.
Ingredients
- 12 Crostini
- 100 g cream cheese garlic and herb
- 0.25 cucumber halved then sliced
- 60 g smoked salmon
- 70 g asparagus tips
- 4 tablespoon dill fresh
Instructions
- Cook 70 g Asparagus tips in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until tender, but not floppy.
- Spread 12 Crostini with 100 g Garlic and herb cream cheese then add a slice of 0.25 Cucumber to each. Top each one with a thin slice 60 g Smoked salmon.
- Top each canape with an asparagus tip and then add a small sprig of the 4 tablespoon Fresh dill.
Notes
- Use a sturdy base like crostini to support the layered toppings and prevent sogginess.
- Don't overload the canapes to keep the toppings intact while eating.
- After boiling asparagus, immediately place it in an ice bath to stop cooking and preserve texture and color.
- Keep smoked salmon refrigerated until assembling to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1canape | |
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 143IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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