Description
Indulge in the elegance of Smoked Salmon Crostini, a delightful appetizer that effortlessly combines sophistication with simplicity. Perfect for any gathering, from holiday parties to casual get-togethers, these crostini are quick to assemble and bursting with fresh flavors. Topped with a creamy dill mixture and cold smoked salmon, each bite is a savory delight that will impress your guests. Easy to customize, you can add your favorite garnishes like capers or fresh herbs to make them uniquely yours. Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with these exquisite bites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 baguettes
- olive oil spray
- 8 oz cream cheese
- juice of 1 small lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 garlic clove
- 8 oz cold smoked salmon
- capers
- fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice baguette into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Spray both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil. Bake for about 9 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through. Cool.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, lemon juice, chopped dill, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once the crostini are cool, place one slice of cold smoked salmon on each piece of bread.
- Use a piping bag or spoon to add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture on top of the salmon. Garnish with capers and fresh dill. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg