Smoked Salmon, Basil and Zucchini Appetizer
This is a quick, delicious, summer appetizer that I came up with. We’re always looking for new uses for zucchini. I will usually make this from the first zucchini off the vine and it celebrates the beginning of the summer bounty.
Quantities are approximate and of course it all depends on the size of your zucchini and how much salmon you have. Seasonings are of course to taste.
Smoked Salmon, Basil & Zucchini Appetizer
Ingredients
- 6 ounces smoked salmon (not lox)
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 ounce fresh basil, sliced into strips
- 4 ounces roasted red peppers
Instructions
- Shred the salmon with a fork into a small bowl.
- Add enough cream cheese to make a spreadable mixture.
- Season with garlic powder and paprika to taste and mix well.
- Slice the zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds.
- Spread with the salmon mixture.
- Top with basil and 1 or two pieces of red pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Salmon, Basil & Zucchini Appetizer
Serves: 8
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Amount Per Serving: 3 pieces
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 135.99 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 10.85 g | 15.4% | |
| Saturated Fat 5.72 g | 25% | |
| Trans Fat 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol 36.07 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium 250.92 mg | 10.4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.94 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.78 g | 0% | |
| Sugars 2.79 g | ||
| Protein 6.46 g | ||
| Vitamin A 16.44 % | Vitamin C 37.39 % | |
| Calcium 4.6 % | Iron 3.83 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Karney Family Recipes
Notes
You can substitute cucumber for zucchini.
You can substitute pimento for the roasted red pepper.
Smoked Salmon, Basil & Zucchini Appetizer
Ingredients
- 6 ounces smoked salmon (not lox)
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 ounce fresh basil, sliced into strips
- 4 ounces roasted red peppers
Instructions
- Shred the salmon with a fork into a small bowl.
- Add enough cream cheese to make a spreadable mixture.
- Season with garlic powder and paprika to taste and mix well.
- Slice the zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds.
- Spread with the salmon mixture.
- Top with basil and 1 or two pieces of red pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Salmon, Basil & Zucchini Appetizer
Serves: 8
|
Amount Per Serving: 3 pieces
|
||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 135.99 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 10.85 g | 15.4% | |
| Saturated Fat 5.72 g | 25% | |
| Trans Fat 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol 36.07 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium 250.92 mg | 10.4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.94 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.78 g | 0% | |
| Sugars 2.79 g | ||
| Protein 6.46 g | ||
| Vitamin A 16.44 % | Vitamin C 37.39 % | |
| Calcium 4.6 % | Iron 3.83 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Karney Family Recipes
Notes
You can substitute cucumber for zucchini.
You can substitute pimento for the roasted red pepper.