Salmon and Cream Cheese Bites

Salmon and Cream Cheese Bites

• • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened to room temperature

  • juice and zest of 1 lemon

  • 2-3 green onions, white and green parts, sliced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • small pinch cayenne pepper

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • a box of your favorite crackers

  • 8 ounces smoked, baked or grilled salmon, flaked

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, green onions, parsley, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper.

Spread about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture on each cracker. Top with the salmon. Garnish with a few more sliced green onions and freshly cracked black pepper.

Yields 40-50, depending on the size of the crackers.