Smoked Salmon In Cucumber Cups - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers, about 1 inch diameter
6 ounces smoked salmon
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
salt
cayenne pepper

Preparation

Peel cucumber; cut into 3/4-inch slices; using tiny spoon or scoop, form cucumber cup by scooping out seeds, leaving some flesh in base of cup; set aside.
In medium-size bowl, flake smoked salmon, discarding skin and any bone; blend in sour cream, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste.
Mound salmon into cucumber cups; sprinkle lightly with a few grains cayenne pepper; garnish with additional lime peel strips, if desired.