Description
Delightful and elegant Smoked Salmon Bites, perfect for parties and gatherings. These savory appetizers feature layers of creamy lemon-dill spread and smoked salmon rolled in soft tortillas, chilled to perfection and cut into bite-sized pieces for easy serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Spread
- 250g / 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Zest of 1 large lemon (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Assembly
- 3 soft large wraps / tortillas (approx 23 cm / 9″ diameter)
- 350 – 480 g / 12 – 16 oz smoked salmon slices
- Table butter, for spreading
Instructions
- Prepare the Spread: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and chopped dill. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Arrange First Layer: Spread half of the prepared spread onto one flatbread, forming a square shape.
- Add Salmon Layer: Evenly distribute half of the smoked salmon slices over the spread on the flatbread.
- Butter and Layer: Lightly butter the surface of a second flatbread, then place it butter-side down onto the salmon layer to adhere and add moisture.
- Repeat Layers: Spread the remaining half of the spread on the third flatbread in a square shape. Top with the remaining smoked salmon. Butter the third flatbread and place it butter-side down onto the salmon to complete the layered stack.
- Compress the Layers: Use a large flat object, such as a cutting board, to gently press down on the stack, smoothing the surface and compressing the layers together.
- Chill the Stack: Wrap the layered flatbreads tightly in cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to 48 hours, to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Trim Edges: Remove from the fridge, unwrap, and using a serrated knife, carefully trim the edges in a sawing motion to form a neat square, avoiding squeezing out the filling. Save the offcuts for snacking.
- Cut and Serve: Slice the square into 6 or 7 even strips, then cut each strip into bite-sized squares. Serve on a platter with toothpicks, garnished with lemon wedges and extra dill.
Notes
- Use a sharp serrated knife to avoid squishing the layered filling when cutting.
- Butter the wraps lightly to help them stick together and add flavor.
- The spread can be adjusted with more lemon zest or dill for a more intense flavor.
- Refrigerate the assembled bites well in advance for best slicing and flavor melding — up to 48 hours is ideal.
- Serve chilled as an elegant appetizer at parties or special occasions.
