Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups

Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups

sobota, 25 stycznia 2014

Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Cups

Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumbers, about 1 inch diameter
• 6 ounces smoked salmon
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• salt
• cayenne pepper

Directions

• 1 Peel cucumber; cut into 3/4-inch slices; using tiny spoon or scoop, form cucumber cup by scooping out seeds, leaving some flesh in base of cup; set aside.
• 2 In medium-size bowl, flake smoked salmon, discarding skin and any bone; blend in sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste.
• 3 Mound salmon into cucumber cups; sprinkle lightly with a few grains cayenne pepper; garnish with additional lime peel strips, if desired.