Beef Free Smoky Paprika Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These little bites are proof that an impressive appetizer doesn't need to be complicated — or involve any red meat whatsoever. Crisp cucumber rounds get a creamy smoked paprika avocado spread, then a generous pile of lemon-kissed flaked salmon on top, making each one a perfectly balanced two-bite snack. The double hit of smoked paprika — in both the avocado layer and the salmon — gives the whole thing a warm, subtly smoky depth that tastes far more involved than it actually is. Fresh chives and a pinch of red pepper flakes finish things off with a little color and heat if you're feeling it. Everything here is naturally free of beef and any meat-adjacent cross-contamination worries, since the ingredient list is clean, simple, and built entirely around fish and fresh produce. These are the kind of bites that disappear fast at a party, but they're just as satisfying assembled for a light lunch at home.
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4 servings
For the rounds
- 1 large english cucumber
For the topping
- 8 oz cooked salmon, flaked
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the spread
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4 inch thick and arrange them in a single layer on a large platter or baking sheet — you should get about 20–24 rounds.
- 2
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika until combined.
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