• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
UncomplicatedChef
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Shop
    • Amazon Shop
  • Contact
  • Connect

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Shop
  • Connect

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipe Index
    • Shop
  • Connect

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Appetizers » Elegant Smoked Salmon Appetizer

    Elegant Smoked Salmon Appetizer

    March 27, 2022 by uncomplicatedchef Leave a Comment

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    I am already looking forward to all of the springtime holidays ahead. Easter and Mother's Day are in the very near future and I want to maximize time spent with family and friends while still serving them beautiful food. This Elegant Smoked Salmon Appetizer is the ideal make ahead dish.

    Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizer

    When it comes to easy entertaining, I love having things I can prepare ahead of time, so I am not in the kitchen. Taking the help of a few fresh ingredients and a couple stand out stars, this colorful dish couldn't be easier.

    Easy Elegance

    Appetizers shouldn't have to be complicated or time consuming. Offering up an easy one to two bite dish is an ideal way to set the mood for the rest of the even. While this Elegant Smoked Salmon Appetizer requires no cooking, it's always a show stopper.

    Some ingredients just immediately seem party ready. Smoked salmon on its own is the little black dress of charcuterie boards and brunch tables. Its rich and savory flavor makes it suited to all sorts of preparations. Whether you're adding it to a quiche such as my Elegant Smoked Salmon Quiche, or serving it alongside your crudites, it's an instant crowd pleasurer.

    Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizer

    While I love the luxurious flavor of smoked salmon, I also love how easily accessible it is. It's a star ingredient I can pick when I'm doing my regular grocery shopping. No specialty trip required! Make sure you pick a brand you love as this is the centerpiece of the dish. In addition to the richness of the smoked salmon, salmon caviar offers up it's unique umami of balanced salty-sweetness.

    With the smoked salmon and salmon caviar being the stars of this dish, we need a little tangy freshness to accent them. Smoked salmon and sour cream are a classic pairing. Sour cream is combined with a pop of verdant dill or chives. You can use either one. A few drops of lemon juice add an sunny pop that balances out the flavors of the smoked salmon. Easy, effortless, and delicious!

    Make Ahead Elegant Smoked Salmon Appetizer

    No need to heat up your kitchen. This sophisticated appetizer is all about assembly.

    • Start with your base. Mix together your sour cream, lemon juice, and herbs. This portion can be prepared ahead of time, even the day before. The longer it chills and sits will allow for more depth of flavor.
    • Spoon the sour cream mixture into serving glasses. You can use your favorite cocktail glasses for this. This dish is all about the presentation.
    • Top the sour cream mixture with the smoked salmon.
    • Top the smoked salmon with the salmon caviar.
    • Garnish with a little extra snipped herb.
    • Have fun pairing this with your favorite cocktails!

    Are you looking for a cocktail recipe to serve alongside Elegant Smoked Salmon Appetizer? Make sure you try my Strawberry Black Pepper Gin and Tonic.

    Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizer

    Elegant Smoked Salmon Appetizer

    This make ahead appetizer is as elegant as it is easy, no cooking required!
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Chilling Time 12 hrs
    Course Appetizer
    Servings 4

    Equipment

    • 4 serving glasses

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 oz smoked salmon
    • 4 oz Fresh Alaskan salmon caviar
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp chives or dill, chopped, plus extra for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together your sour cream, chives or dill, and lemon juice. This portion can be done the night before.
    • Spoon the herbed sour cream into a cocktail or serving glass.
    • Top with a piece of smoked salmon.
    • Top the salmon with the salmon caviar.
    • Garnish with additional snipped herbs.
    • Enjoy!
    Tried this recipe?Mention @uncomplicatedchef or tag #uncomplicatedchef!
    • Baked Sausage and Spinach Meatballs
      Baked Sausage and Spinach Meatballs
    • Creamy Leek Miso Dip
      Creamy Miso Leek Dip
    • Savory Prosciutto and Cheese Rolls
    • Salmon Stuffed Avocados
      Salmon Dip Stuffed Avocados
    « Easy Blueberry Shortcake
    Spring Brunch Board with Asparagus »

    Filed Under: Appetizers

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I’m Albana and I am the food blogger, recipe developer, and photographer behind Uncomplicatedchef. I’m not a chef by profession, my handle name it’s just for fun! But, I consider myself a chef for my family. An architect by profession I decided to create this blog to share easy and uncomplicated recipes with a fancy flare sometimes

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Spring Salmon Panzanella Salad
    • Rapini Orange Salad with Tahini Dressing
    • Broccoli and Peas Soup
    • Homemade Crawfish Boil

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    Meet Albana

    Exclusive Discounts

    Click here

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Services

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Uncomplicatedchef.com