Description
Elegant smoked salmon crostini elevate appetizer expectations with Mediterranean-inspired simplicity. Crisp bread layers and delicate salmon create perfect party bites for sophisticated palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 baguettes (enough to yield about 30–35 slices), cut into ¼-½ inch slices
- 8 oz (226 g) cold smoked salmon
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsps fresh dill, chopped
- 1 small lemon, juiced
- 1 fresh garlic clove, crushed
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Capers
- Fresh dill sprigs
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Crostini Preparation: Slice baguette diagonally and arrange on baking sheet. Mist with olive oil and toast in 350°F oven until edges turn golden and surfaces become crisp, about 9 minutes.
- Herbed Cream Cheese Creation: Whisk softened cream cheese with lemon juice, minced fresh dill, crushed garlic, salt, and cracked pepper until smooth and spreadable.
- Salmon Assembly: Layer thin, silky smoked salmon slices across toasted crostini bases, ensuring elegant and even coverage.
- Flavor Enhancement: Generously spread herbed cream cheese mixture over salmon, creating a luxurious and visually appealing layer.
- Finishing Touches: Scatter briny capers across crostini and garnish with delicate fresh dill sprigs to elevate flavor profile and presentation.
- Serving: Arrange completed crostini on serving platter, allowing vibrant colors and textures to showcase this sophisticated appetizer, ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose a French baguette with a tight, firm crumb for the crispiest, most stable crostini base that holds toppings perfectly.
- Oil Application Technique: Mist olive oil evenly across baguette slices to ensure uniform golden toasting and prevent soggy or overly dry edges.
- Cream Cheese Consistency: Ensure cream cheese is truly softened at room temperature for the smoothest, most spreadable herbed mixture without lumps.
- Salmon Placement Strategy: Layer salmon in thin, delicate sheets to prevent overwhelming the crostini and maintain a balanced flavor profile with other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 31
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg