Smoked Salmon Appetizers Recipe

Elevate your next gathering with these elegant yet surprisingly simple smoked salmon appetizers! These delightful bites feature flaky, uncooked smoked salmon (lox) atop buttery pastry rounds, topped with a zesty cream cheese mixture. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a romantic dinner, these appetizers are sure to impress your guests with minimal effort.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 78 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Smoked Salmon Appetizers

Puff Pastry Shells
Smoked Salmon
4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

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How to Make Smoked Salmon Appetizers

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Unroll 1 sheet of puff pastry and use a 2-inch cookie cutter or knife to cut out 12 rounds. Repeat with a second sheet if needed.
Gently press the pastry rounds into the cups of a greased 12-cup muffin tin.
Top each pastry round with approximately 1 tablespoon of flaked smoked salmon.
In a small bowl, combine 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh chives, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a small resealable plastic bag. Snip off a tiny corner of the bag.
Pipe the cream cheese mixture onto the smoked salmon, using approximately 1 tablespoon per appetizer.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly in the muffin tin before carefully removing and serving warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

Fat

21g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Smoked Salmon Appetizers?

Smoked Salmon Appetizers takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Smoked Salmon Appetizers?

Smoked Salmon Appetizers has approximately 78 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Smoked Salmon Appetizers?

The key ingredients for Smoked Salmon Appetizers are Puff Pastry Shells, Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Chives, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.