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Easy Smoked Salmon Crostini Recipe

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This Easy Smoked Salmon Crostini recipe offers a delightful appetizer combining crispy, golden baguette slices with a creamy herb and garlic cream cheese spread, topped with fresh smoked salmon and zesty garnishes. Perfect for entertaining or a quick, elegant snack.

Ingredients

Bread

  • 1 baguette
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Cream Cheese Spread

  • 225 g herb and garlic cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced

Toppings

  • 120 g cold-smoked salmon
  • fresh dill (for garnish)
  • extra capers (for garnish)
  • lemon zest (for garnish)
  • thinly sliced red onion (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baguette: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette and arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides of each slice with extra virgin olive oil to ensure golden, crisp crostini.
  2. Toast Crostini: Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast the baguette slices for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip the slices halfway through baking to achieve an even golden brown and crisp texture. Once toasted, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened herb and garlic cream cheese until it becomes light and fluffy. Incorporate the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, finely chopped fresh dill, capers, and diced red onion, mixing thoroughly until all flavors are well combined.
  4. Assemble Crostini: Spread or pipe approximately 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each cooled crostini slice. Top each with a generous piece of cold-smoked salmon. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs, extra capers, additional lemon zest, and thinly sliced red onion for bright flavor and an attractive presentation.
  5. Serve Immediately: Serve the smoked salmon crostini immediately to enjoy the perfect texture of crispy bread and creamy, fresh toppings.

Notes

  • Ensure the crostini are completely cooled before adding the cream cheese spread to prevent sogginess.
  • You can use regular cream cheese if herb and garlic flavored is unavailable, and add fresh herbs and garlic powder to taste.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute with a vegan cream cheese alternative and confirm smoked salmon source compliance.
  • These crostini are best served fresh but can be prepped up to a few hours in advance if stored separately.

Find it online: https://miracooking.com/easy-smoked-salmon-crostini-recipe/