Cucumber Christmas Bites

About

These quick and easy Keto cucumber bites make a great snack or party food for the festive season. Simple to prepare, our low carb Christmas bites layer sliced cucumber with crushed avocado, smoked salmon, and jumbo shrimp, topped with a sprinkling of fresh chives. Perfect served chilled as hors d’oeuvres for your Christmas or New Year celebrations.

Recipe Adaptations

These easy Keto-friendly Christmas bites are also perfect for anyone following a Paleo diet. They are also versatile if you want to change up any of the ingredients or serve a few different alternative options. The smoked salmon could easily be switched for smoked trout or mackerel. You could also sub the crushed avocado for cream cheese or a lemon-infused mayonnaise if desired. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the recipe.

Serving Suggestions

Once prepared, our low carb cucumber bites may be covered and refrigerated until ready to serve. As well as being a decadent festive snack, these Keto Christmas bites can be enjoyed as part of a low carb party food platter. Our Keto sides section provides a great selection of finger food ideas for building your holiday feast, such as low carb dips, stuffed prosciutto cups, and sharing salads. Check out our sides page for more festive inspiration!

Ingredients

24 jumbo shrimp, cooked from fresh
2 ½ ounce smoked salmon
2 teaspoon, cut pieces chives
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 medium cucumber
1 each avocado
⅛ teaspoon salt, sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Peel the avocado and remove the stone. Roughly dice the flesh and add to a bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Roughly mash with a fork to combine.
Slice the cucumber into 12 even-sized discs. Each disc should be about a 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the cucumber slices across a clean worktop or board.
Divide the crushed avocado evenly between the cucumber slices, covering the top of each. Divide the salmon into 12 even portions. Fold and arrange over the crushed avocado.
Finely chop the chives. Arrange two jumbo shrimp on top of one of the bites. Repeat with the remaining bites, so each is topped with shrimp. Scatter the bites with the chopped chives. Refrigerate until ready to serve.