Savory Lemon-Dill Smoked Salmon with Cucumber Slices

Velvety smoked salmon topped with a zesty lemon-dill crème fraîche, served over crisp cucumber ribbons.

Cuisine: Scandinavian

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

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

Instructions

1. 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.
2. Step 2: Arrange cucumber ribbons on a plate in a circular pattern. Place smoked salmon slices on top, overlapping slightly.
3. Step 3: Dollop 1 tbsp of the lemon-dill crème fraîche over each salmon slice, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp dill.
4. Step 4: Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and serve immediately to prevent the salmon from drying out.