Smoked Salmon Ring with Cream Cheese and Capers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

An elegant ring of smoked salmon and herbed cream cheese, garnished with capers and fresh dill for an effortless appetizer. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Smoked salmon, Cream cheese, Fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 6 oz, sliced thin Smoked salmon
• 4 oz, softened Cream cheese
• 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh dill
• 1 tbsp, drained Capers
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish Fresh dill

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp drained capers, and 1 tsp lemon zest until smooth and well combined.
2. Step 2: Place a 3-inch ring mold on a serving plate. Line the inside with 3 oz smoked salmon slices, overlapping slightly to form a continuous ring.
3. Step 3: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly inside the salmon ring, then top with the remaining 3 oz smoked salmon slices, overlapping to cover completely. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and a few extra capers.
4. Step 4: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set, then carefully remove the ring mold and serve chilled.