Smoked Salmon Crostini
Makes 2 dozen
Time 30 min
Lemon wedges are the perfect garnish to these appetizers. Encourage your guests to squeeze them over the top of the salmon as a tart complement to the cream cheese underneath.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 24 thin rounds of bread, cut on the diagonal from a baguette
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
- Lemon wedges to garnish platter
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Brush bread on one side with oil and place oil-side up on a baking sheet.
Bake bread slices until just crisp and slightly golden, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Blend together cream cheese, onion, dill and pepper in a small bowl.
Transfer to a pastry bag with a large tip or use a small spoon to place a dollop on the center of each toast.
Cut salmon slices in half or thirds and fold a bite-sized slice over each toast.
Garnish with capers and fresh dill sprigs.
Place on a large platter with lemon wedges.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 2 pieces, 250 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 25mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 25g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 9g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 24 thin rounds of bread, cut on the diagonal from a baguette
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
- Lemon wedges to garnish platter