As much as I love smoked salmon I honestly think I like smoked trout even more.  With a firmer and flakier consistency, smoked trout is perfectly salty and is a lovely addition to brunch dishes and a multitude of quick-and-easy appetizers.  This one hailing from Martha Stewart Living magazine was described as a perfect paring to a gin martini.  With a gin martini in hand, I took one bite of this super simple appetizer of sliced cucumbers and smoked trout and was hooked.  This is a perfect go-to nibble for a cocktail party or to stave off those pre-dinner tummy grumblings.

(To view this recipe, click on the following link: http://www.marthastewart.com/1112185/perfect-bite-smoked-trout-cucumber)

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