Cucumber Appetizer
Smoked Salmon Mousse Cucumber Slice Recipe

Cucumber appetizer smoked salmon mousse cucumber slice recipe
... smoked salmon mousse of cream, shallot, dill and other ingredients on cucumber slices

Smoked Salmon Mousse Cucumber Slices
recipe and photograph by www.finedinings.com

1 English cucumber, unpeeled
Kosher salt for the cucumber rounds
2 ounces smoked Salmon, shredded and minced
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese softened
1/4 teaspoon fresh Lime Juice
1 shallot, chopped finely
3/4 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
Salt & Pepper to taste
garnish with dill weed or diced red pepper or tomato

Score cucumber skin lengthwise with tines of a fork, slice 1/2-inch thick; scoop out centers with a melon baller leaving 1/4-inch walls. Lightly salt cucumber slices.

In a processor combine smoked salmon, heavy cream, cream cheese, lime juice, shallot, dill, salt and pepper. Fill cucumber slices with the smoked salmon mousse, garnish with dill weed and serve.

Wine suggestion: Chardonnay