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    Home » Recipes » 30-min. Meals

    Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Croissant

    Modified: Sep 9, 2024 · Published: Jul 11, 2016 by Christie Lai · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Calling all smoked-salmon lovers! This quick and easy 5-minute smoked salmon cream cheese croissant is a delicious sandwich idea made with simple ingredients! Great for breakfast, as a meal or snack for the family.

    Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Croissant
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    This smoked salmon cream cheese croissant features savory smoked salmon, soft cream cheese, fresh dill stuffed into a flakey croissant!

    This easy sandwich idea is made with minimal ingredients and the flavors and textures compliment each other perfectly!

    I almost questioned if I should even produce a recipe for it because it's so simple and requires little effort. But it was too good not to share!

    Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Croissant

    I make this sandwich all the time when time is of the essence and I have some thawed smoked salmon in the fridge.

    This sandwich is so satisfying, simple and easy making it great for a busy weeknight dinners or lunches. It's also a great way to add seafood into your diet.

    Ingredients

    Please scroll down to below recipe card for exact measurements. 

    Ingredients to make Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Croissant
    • Fresh Regular-Sized Croissants: from your bakery and avoid using the mini kind.
    • Smoked Salmon: choose any smoked salmon that you enjoy on its own since it's a key ingredient. I like using smoked sockeye salmon for that vibrant color. You can find this at most grocery stores in the frozen seafood section.
    • Fresh Dill: source fresh, vibrant dill without any yellowing in the leaves.
    • Cream Cheese: you can use light cream cheese, regular cream cheese or herb-flavored cream cheese.
    • Black Pepper
    • Lemon Juice: to help soften the fishy taste of the smoked salmon.

    Expert Tips

    • Use fresh croissants, not stale ones! It's a no-brainer but since the croissants are the star ingredient, this is especially important.
    • Use good quality smoked salmon that you would enjoy on its own! This is the second key ingredient so make sure you're not using low quality smoked salmon.
    • Make sure the herbs are fresh! Fresh dill is usually vibrant in green and the leaves shouldn't be yellow.
    • Don't overstuff the sandwich with too much cream cheese. Just an even thin layer will be suffice or it'll be too creamy.
    • Use as much fresh dill as you desire! I love fresh dill so I like adding a lot.

    Instructions

    Below are step-by-step instructions on how to make smoked salmon cream cheese croissant:

    1. Evenly slice each croissant into half. Transfer to serving plates.
    2. Evenly spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto the croissant halves.
    3. Lay two slices of smoked salmon into each croissant. Season the salmon with ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper per sandwich.
    4. Sprinkle fresh dill over the salmon.
    5. Squeeze ½ teaspoon lemon juice over the salmon in each sandwich. Cover the sandwich with the other slice of croissant and enjoy!

    Storage

    • Leftover sandwiches will last up to 2 days wrapped in plastic and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Freezer-friendly? I don't recommend freezing these sandwiches as it's not recommended to re-freeze thawed smoked salmon.

    Pairing Suggestions

    Smoked salmon cream cheese croissant serves well with:

    • other sandwiches like cucumber cream cheese sandwich, ham sandwich, egg salad sandwich, or tuna salad sandwich.
    • fresh sliced vegetables like carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower or cucumbers.
    • cured meats like salmon paté, liver paté, prosciutto, ham and more.
    • assortment of cheeses
    • crackers or bread
    • Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese on Crackers

    FAQ

    Can I make smoked salmon cheese croissants in advance?

    Smoked salmon cheese croissants are best enjoyed fresh but they can be made up to 2 days in advance. Then stored in plastic wrap in an airtight container in the fridge. There's no need to reheat the sandwich as they can be enjoyed cold.

    What can I do with the leftover dill?

    Leftover dill can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer and used up to 3 months.

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    Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Croissant

    5-min. Easy Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Croissant

    Christie Lai
    Calling all smoked-salmon lovers! This quick and easy 5-minute smoked salmon cream cheese croissant is a delicious sandwich idea made with simple ingredients! Great for breakfast, as a meal or snack for the family.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine French
    Servings 2
    Calories per serving 563 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 fresh croissants regular sized
    • 4-6 slices smoked salmon
    • 2 sprigs fresh dill chopped and divided between sandwiches
    • 4 tablespoon cream cheese light/regular/herb cream cheese work
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper divided between sandwiches
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice divided between sandwiches

    Instructions
     

    • Evenly slice each croissant into half. Transfer to serving plates.
    • Evenly spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto the croissant halves.
    • Lay two to three slices of smoked salmon into each croissant. Season the salmon with ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper per sandwich.
    • Sprinkle fresh dill over the salmon.
    • Squeeze ½ teaspoon lemon juice over the salmon in each sandwich. Cover the sandwich with the other slice of croissant and enjoy!
    Enjoyed my recipe?Please leave a 5 star review (be kind)! Tag me on social media @christieathome as I'd love to see your creations!

    Suggested Equipment & Products

    • Bread Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Measuring Set
    Nutrition
    Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1167mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1825IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg

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    1. Ayesha

      March 01, 2023 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      So easy, quick and yummy in the tummy! Even my picky 8-year-old loved it ❤

      Reply
      • christieathome

        March 02, 2023 at 11:26 am

        So happy to read that! Thanks for making my recipe!

        Reply
    2. Kelly

      November 12, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      So simple and yet tasty. I loved the dill! The more the better.

      Reply

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