Cucumber Cups filled with Salmon Mousse

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Cup Appetizer

Hollowed out cucumber appetizer slices filled with smoked salmon mousse. See more of my appetizer recipes.

Cucumber Cups
filled with Salmon Mousse
recipe and photograph by www.finedinings.com

Recipe Type: appetizer, smoked salmon, mousse, cheese, hors d'oeuvre

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min

Ingredients

1 English cucumber, unpeeled
2 ounces smoked salmon
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1-1/2 teaspoons horseradish
1 teaspoon lime zest minced
1 teaspoon lime Juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
Fresh herbs of your choice for garnish

Instruction:

Cut cucumber crosswise into 1-1/2-inch slices, then cut these slices diagonally (see my photograph). Scoop out centers with a melon baller leaving 1/4-inch walls.

In a processor combine cream cheese, heavy cream, horseradish, lime zest, lime juice, salt, pepper and smoked salmon. Fill cups with this mixture, garnish with herbs and serve.