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Celery Lox Boats with Cream Cheese and Capers

Celery Lox Boats with Cream Cheese and Capers for a Refreshing Bite

Enjoy Celery Lox Boats with Cream Cheese and Capers, a refreshing appetizer combining crunchy celery, creamy filling, and savory lox.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Boats
  • 4 ribs Celery Trimmed and cleaned
  • 8 ounces Smoked Salmon High-quality for best flavor
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Whipped Cream Cheese Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
For the Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Dill pickles can be a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Minced Red Onion
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Dill Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning Optional
For Garnish
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • piping bag or spoon
  • Medium Bowl
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by rinsing and thoroughly drying the celery ribs. Trim off both ends and cut into 3.5–4 inch pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, whip the cream cheese using a hand mixer for about 20-30 seconds until fluffy, then stir in the lemon zest and black pepper.
  3. Using a piping bag or spoon, pipe 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each celery boat.
  4. Flake the smoked salmon and distribute evenly atop each filled celery boat, then sprinkle with capers, minced red onion, and chopped dill.
  5. Arranging the finished boats on a platter and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately for the best crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble the boats just before serving for the best flavor and crunch. Can chill for up to an hour before serving.

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