Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Petals
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Petals
Ingredients
For the Smoked Salmon Petals
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, small leaves or torn
Instructions
- 1
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. This will make it easier to spread smoothly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Using the back of a large spoon, spread the softened cream cheese onto a serving platter or large plate in petal-like shapes. Aim for several distinct, overlapping 'petals' to create an appealing base.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Artfully arrange the torn pieces of smoked salmon over the cream cheese petals. Distribute the drained capers evenly across the dish.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Garnish the dish by sprinkling fresh lemon zest generously over the salmon and cream cheese. Finally, scatter the fresh basil leaves over the top for a burst of color and aroma. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Petals
Ingredients
For the Smoked Salmon Petals
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, small leaves or torn
Instructions
- 1
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. This will make it easier to spread smoothly.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Using the back of a large spoon, spread the softened cream cheese onto a serving platter or large plate in petal-like shapes. Aim for several distinct, overlapping 'petals' to create an appealing base.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Artfully arrange the torn pieces of smoked salmon over the cream cheese petals. Distribute the drained capers evenly across the dish.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Garnish the dish by sprinkling fresh lemon zest generously over the salmon and cream cheese. Finally, scatter the fresh basil leaves over the top for a burst of color and aroma. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min