Shellfish Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds with Lemon-Dill
These elegant little bites are everything you want in a light, fresh appetizer — cool cucumber, creamy herbed avocado, and silky smoked salmon all stacked into one perfect round. The avocado spread comes together in minutes, mashed with bright lemon juice, lemon zest, and fragrant fresh dill for a topping that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Smoked salmon can sometimes feel like a tricky ingredient to navigate when you're avoiding shellfish, but this recipe keeps things beautifully straightforward — just fish, produce, and clean pantry staples with zero ambiguity. Optional capers add a briny little punch that plays off the richness of the avocado, and a squeeze of lemon at the table ties everything together. Since these are served on crisp cucumber rounds instead of crackers, they're naturally grain-free and feel light without sacrificing any satisfaction. They're ideal for entertaining because you can prep the avocado spread ahead and assemble at the last minute, keeping everything fresh and vibrant on the platter.
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4 servings
For the rounds
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the avocado spread
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the topping
- 4 oz smoked salmon, torn into small pieces
- 1 tbsp capers, drained (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 1/4-inch thick and arrange them in a single layer on a serving platter or large cutting board.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, salt, and black pepper until combined. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
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