Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Smoked Salmon Tartlets

Ingredients:

12 gluten-free mini tartlet shells (store-bought or homemade)
4 oz (113g) smoked salmon, chopped into small pieces
4 oz (113g) cream cheese or dairy-free alternative, softened
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Capers, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the gluten-free mini tartlet shell package instructions. Typically, it's around 350°F (175°C).

Place the mini tartlet shells on a baking sheet.

In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese (or dairy-free alternative), chopped fresh dill, fresh lemon juice, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

Fill each tartlet shell with a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture.

Top the cream cheese mixture in each tartlet with chopped smoked salmon pieces.

Sprinkle finely diced red onion over the smoked salmon.

If desired, garnish each tartlet with a caper.

Bake the tartlets in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the tartlet shells are golden brown and the filling is heated through.

Allow the smoked salmon tartlets to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy these Gluten-Free Smoked Salmon Tartlets as a delectable and elegant appetizer at your next gathering!