Savory Lemon-Dill Smoked Salmon with Cucumber Slices
Velvety smoked salmon topped with a zesty lemon-dill crème fraîche, served over crisp cucumber ribbons. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe (low-carb), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs smoked salmon, crème fraîche, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz (sliced) smoked salmon
- 3 tbsp crème fraîche
- 1/2 (zested and juiced) lemon
- 1 tsp (chopped) fresh dill
- 1/2 (julienned) cucumber
- 1 tsp olive oil
- pinch salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tsp chopped dill, pinch of salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Step 2: Arrange cucumber ribbons on a plate in a circular pattern. Place smoked salmon slices on top, overlapping slightly.
- Step 3: Dollop 1 tbsp of the lemon-dill crème fraîche over each salmon slice, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp dill.
- Step 4: Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and serve immediately to prevent the salmon from drying out.
