By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 18
14 cal · 15 min
Salmon & Cucumber Twists
Recipe GLPR801a5f4f7199ab
An elegant Nordic-inspired appetizer featuring tender cucumber slices elegantly wrapped with delicate smoked salmon strips and topped with a bright lemon-infused crème fraîche. This light, refreshing bite is perfect for entertaining and comes together in just 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
½ Cucumber, halved lengthwise and deseeded
100 g Beetroot-cured smoked salmon, cut into thin strips
1½ tbsp Crème fraîche
squeeze Lemon juice
pinch Lemon zest
to taste Sea salt
to taste Black pepper
Directions
Slice the prepared cucumber halves diagonally into thin slices, about ½ to 1 centimeter thick.
Take each cucumber slice and spiral a thin strip of smoked salmon around it, creating an elegant twisted presentation.
Arrange the salmon-wrapped cucumber twists on a serving plate in a single layer.
In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt, stirring until smooth.
Top each cucumber twist with a small dollop of the lemon crème fraîche mixture.
Finish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and a light dusting of lemon zest over each piece before serving.
Comments
This is a genuinely fast appetizer—15 minutes is honest—that works well for a crowd and costs under $1 per serving even with quality smoked salmon at Harris Teeter or Food Lion. The only caveat is crème fraîche, which is not a staple at ALDI or Walmart and may require a second stop at Harris Teeter or Kroger; sour cream is a weaker substitute and changes the bite. Cucumber and lemon are dependable year-round in Charlotte, and leftover twists hold for two days refrigerated, though they do soften slightly.
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