Lox Cornucopia Appetizer

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1

Savory Lox Cornucopia Appetizer that will satisfy your taste buds

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

25 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	32 slices smoked salmon
	1 package cream cheese with green onion
	2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
	1 jar red caviar or ( 3 1/2 ounce ) jar black caviar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

425

Sugar

Fat

32g

Lox Cornucopia Appetizer is an elegant appetizer that will be sure to impress your guests. The crispy tortilla shell is filled with flavorful smoked salmon, smooth cream cheese with green onions and the perfect amount of caviar to provide a savory bite. This appetizer is perfect for cocktail parties or other social gatherings as it can be prepped ahead of time and easily transported. The combination of creamy, smoky, and salty makes this appetizer irresistible, but if you’re not a fan of salmon or caviar, this dish may not be for you.

Instructions

1.	Heat up a small skillet.
2.	Warm up one tortilla shell.
3.	Cut the tortilla shell into 6 parts like cutting a pizza.
4.	Carefully take each part and stuff it into a small muffin tin. Press ends together lightly to seal.
5.	Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 15 minutes or until brown.
6.	Remove from oven and let cool.
7.	Mix cream cheese with green onion together and set aside.
8.	Put enough in the bottom of the cooled cornucopia to cover the bottom.
9.	Cut your smoked salmon into 1 1/2 inch squares. Place a piece of salmon on top of the cream cheese.
10.	Take a small piece of fresh parsley and put it on top of the salmon.
11.	Place a small spoonful of either black or red caviar on top of the parsley.
12.	Chill until time to serve.

PROS

Elegant presentation with amazing taste.

Healthy fats found in salmon help support heart health.
Caviar contains some vitamins and minerals.

CONS

Not everyone likes smoked salmon or caviar, making this dish slightly polarizing.
The red caviar may be pricey and may not be readily available.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins that support heart health and brain function. Caviar contains some vitamins and minerals like magnesium and iron. The smoked salmon and caviar provide high-quality protein which is necessary for muscle repair and synthesis.