Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups

Name: Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24 appetizers
Ingredients: 2 medium 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 lime juice; salt; cayenne pepper

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Recipe by evelynathens

A cool, attractive, tasty appetizer. Perfect for any time of year or special occasion.

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READY IN: 25mins

YIELD: 24 appetizers

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

medium 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 lime juice
salt
cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

Peel cucumber; cut into 3/4-inch slices; using tiny spoon or scoop, form cucumber cup by scooping out seeds, leaving some flesh in base of cup; set aside.
In medium-size bowl, 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.

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