Smoked Salmon Canapés
Smoked salmon canapés are always a crowd-pleaser at any gathering! They are simple to make and add a chic, gourmet touch to any occasion, whether it is a holiday party, a casual get-together with friends, or a relaxed Sunday brunch. Today, I am sharing my favorite ideas for creating smoked salmon canapés in a variety of styles that are quick, easy, and delicious!
Ingredients for elegant smoked salmon canapés
- Smoked salmon: Choose a high-quality, sustainably sourced or organic smoked salmon, thinly sliced.
- Bread or crusty base: Blinis, rye bread, toasted whole wheat bread, or crackers. Have fun mixing it up!
- Cheese spread: I like to use cream cheese, such as Philadelphia.
- Fresh herbs: Personally, I think dill is very pretty and goes well with salmon. You can replace it with coriander or parsley.
- Lemon zest: For a fragrant touch and decoration!
- Capers: Optional, but a nice way to subtly spice things up.
👉 📌 Tip: To impress your guests, prepare these canapés with homemade salmon gravlax!
How to prepare smoked salmon canapés
- Prepare the canapé bases: Lightly toast the slices of sandwich bread, then cut them into squares about 1.25 x 1.25 inches (3×3 cm).
- Spread: Spread the cream or base of your choice.
- Garnish: Add smoked salmon, a few sprigs of dill, lemon zest and capers.
👉 📌 Géraldine’s tip: For a spicier version, add a little horseradish to the salmon!
How to serve smoked salmon canapés?
Perfect for :
- A Christmas buffet
- A Sunday brunch
- An aperitif with friends
👉 Perfect to serve with:
Tips for successful smoked salmon canapés
- Dry the salmon well on absorbent paper to avoid excess moisture.
- Prepare just before serving to keep the bread crunchy.
- Don’t overload the canapés to keep the salmon in focus.
Canapés au saumon fumé
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Ingredients
- 4 tranches de pain de mie
- 4-6 tranches de filets de saumon fumé
- 2 cuillères à soupe de fromage frais
- 2 cuillères à soupe de câpres
- 1 cuillère à soupe de sauce au raifort optionnel
- Quelques brins d'aneth
- 1 citron non traité
- Poivre noir
Instructions
- Coupez les filets de saumon en 3 ou 4 morceaux.
- Faites griller les tranches de pain de mie. Retirez les bords et coupez-les en 4.
- Tartinez de fromage frais, ajoutez sur chaque canapé un petit morceau de saumon fumé, 3-4 câpres, une demi-cuillère à café de raifort, un petit brin d’aneth et un zeste de citron.
- Terminez avec du poivre noir.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can prepare them up to 2 hours ahead and keep them chilled. I recommend adding the toppings just before serving to keep the base nice and crisp.
Choose a high-quality, sustainably sourced or organic smoked salmon, sliced very thin. It is the little touch that makes all the difference.
Swap the cream cheese for whipped cottage cheese, use whole wheat bread, and add plenty of fresh herbs.
