Celery Lox Boats with Cream Cheese and Capers
Fresh celery boats filled with cream cheese smoked salmon and capers a quick healthy low carb appetizer ready in minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 boats (4 servings)
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
6 large celery ribs, halved (12 sticks)
6 oz whipped Cream cheese (room temperature)
4 oz cold-smoked salmon (lox), flaked
2 tbsp capers (rinsed and drained)
2 tbsp minced red onion
2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
1 lemon (cut into wedges)
½ tsp black pepper
Optional:
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
Prep celery: Trim ends, remove strings if needed, and cut into 12 “boats.” Pat dry.
Prepare filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese with black pepper and optional lemon zest until smooth.
Fill celery: Spoon about 1–1½ tbsp cream cheese into each celery stick.
Add toppings: Distribute flaked smoked salmon evenly over each piece.
Finish: Sprinkle with capers, red onion, dill, and optional seasoning.
Serve: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
Notes
Use chilled smoked salmon for best texture and flavor.
Pat celery dry to help the filling stick better.
Customize with chives, cucumber, or a pinch of chili flakes.
Best served fresh for maximum crunch.
