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Smoked salmon wrap with cream cheese, capers, and fresh dill

Lox-style wrap with cream cheese, capers, and dill

Smoked Salmon Wrap

Smoked Salmon Wrap

5 minEasy

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

0 min

Total Time

5 min

Servings

4

4 wraps

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

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Smoked Salmon Wrap

Lox-style wrap with cream cheese, capers, and dill

Silky smoked salmon on a bed of herb cream cheese with capers, thinly sliced red onion, fresh dill, and a squeeze of lemon in a soft tortilla. Everything bagel vibes in a wrap.

5m

Prep Time

0m

Cook Time

5m

Total Time

4

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Premium $$$

Cost

Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen

December 13, 2024(Updated April 13, 2026)

All the flavors of a loaded lox bagel in a lighter, more portable wrap format. The cream cheese acts as the glue that holds everything together while the capers add briny pops of flavor.

Why This Recipe Works

Spreading cream cheese edge to edge seals the wrap and prevents leaking. Cold-smoked salmon needs no cooking, making this the fastest wrap to assemble.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cold-smoked salmon (lox)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 flour tortillas (or everything-seasoned wraps)
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh dill sprigs and lemon wedges
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  • Helps avoid dry or overcooked protein

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Spread softened cream cheese evenly across each tortilla.

  2. 2

    Layer smoked salmon slices over the cream cheese.

  3. 3

    Scatter capers and thinly sliced red onion on top.

  4. 4

    Add fresh dill sprigs and a squeeze of lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Roll tightly, slice in half diagonally, and serve with extra lemon wedges.

Serving Suggestions

Ways to Serve This Dish

  • Serve with a fresh side salad for a balanced meal

  • Pair with your favorite grain or bread on the side

  • Garnish with fresh herbs for a beautiful presentation

Substitutions

Cream cheeseBoursin or goat cheese

Both spread well and pair beautifully with salmon

Smoked salmonGravlax or smoked trout

Both bring the same silky, smoky element

Tips & Storage

Pro Tips

  • Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on the cream cheese for the full bagel experience.

  • Let the cream cheese come to room temperature for the easiest, smoothest spreading.

Storage

Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Best eaten fresh.

Reheating

Serve cold—do not heat smoked salmon wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (30mg) · 4 servings

Calories310
LowModerateHigh

A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet

Protein14g
Carbohydrates24g
Fat18g
Fiber720mg
Sugar1g
Sodium2g

Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between lox and smoked salmon?
Lox is salt-cured, smoked salmon is smoke-cured—both work in this wrap.
Can I use a bagel instead?
Absolutely—this is essentially the same filling on a different vehicle.

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Sarah Chen

About Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.

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