If you want something fresh and bright and easy to serve, these Salmon Cucumber Crackers are your next go-to appetizer. They’re crisp, savory, and packed with bright flavors thanks to seasoned salmon, a punchy avocado-lime sauce, and fresh microgreens. They look fancy, but don’t worry, they’re surprisingly simple to make.
This recipe is for anyone who loves salmon and wants something casual to serve at a gathering. It looks fancy, but it’s incredibly easy to pull together. Each bite is balanced with tangy, salty, and creamy notes, and the textures make it seriously satisfying.
Helpful Tips
- Use cooked or sushi-grade salmon: You can choose if you want cooked or raw salmon. If you’re serving it raw, the quality of the salmon matters. Look for sushi-grade at a trusted fish counter or Japanese market.
- Assemble just before serving: The cucumbers can go limp if they sit too long with toppings. Prep everything ahead, then assemble right before serving for the best crunch.
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Salmon Cucumber Bites
Ingredients
- 5 ounces sushi grade salmon
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Togarashi to taste
- 1/2 small avocado
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 sprigs cilantro
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 small cucumber
- Micro greens for topping
Instructions
- For the salmon, you can cook it or serve it raw. For cooked, season the salmon with salt and pepper. Saute on medium low heat in a skillet for 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and let cool. For raw, cut the salmon into small cubes.
- Place the salmon in a bowl. Add the soy sauce and togarashi seasoning. Stir to combine.
- In a food processor, blend together the avocado, mayo, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. I like to add this sauce to a squeeze bottle or piping bag.
- To assemble, squeeze some avocado mayo onto each cucumber slice.
- Cut the cucumber into thin slices (not too thin). Pat them dry with a paper towel. Season with salt.
- Squeeze on some avocado mayo. Then top with the salmon and the microgreens.
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Laura is the founder and editor of the travel blogs Savored Sips and Savored Journeys. She is dedicated to sharing the best information about drinks found around the world.