CategoryAppetizers, Bites/Snacks, Fish
Smoked Salmon Crostini is an elegant and flavorful appetizer featuring crispy toasted baguette slices topped with a creamy dill and cream cheese spread, thinly sliced smoked salmon, and garnished with capers, red onion, and fresh dill. It’s perfect for brunch, cocktail parties, or a light starter.
For the Crostini
1 baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic (halved, for rubbing)
For the Creamy Spread
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
¼ cup sour cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
For Topping
6 oz smoked salmon (thinly sliced)
2 tbsp capers
¼ small red onion (thinly sliced)
Extra fresh dill (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Prepare the Crostini
1
- Preheat Oven:
- Set the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice and Toast:
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Rub with Garlic:
- While warm, rub each toasted slice with the cut side of a garlic clove for added flavor.
Make the Cream Cheese Spread
2
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend Until Smooth:
- Mix until creamy and well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble the Crostini
3
- Spread the Creamy Mixture:
- Generously spread the cream cheese mixture over each toasted baguette slice.
- Add Smoked Salmon:
- Layer thin slices of smoked salmon on top of the spread.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle with capers, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh dill.
Serving Suggestions
4
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
- Pair with sparkling wine or a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.
Pro Tips
5
- Extra Crispy Crostini: Let the toasted baguette cool completely before adding toppings to maintain crispiness.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the cream cheese spread in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Alternative Spread: Substitute goat cheese for a tangier flavor.
Ingredients
For the Crostini
1 baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic (halved, for rubbing)
For the Creamy Spread
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
¼ cup sour cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
For Topping
6 oz smoked salmon (thinly sliced)
2 tbsp capers
¼ small red onion (thinly sliced)
Extra fresh dill (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Directions
Prepare the Crostini
1
- Preheat Oven:
- Set the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice and Toast:
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Rub with Garlic:
- While warm, rub each toasted slice with the cut side of a garlic clove for added flavor.
Make the Cream Cheese Spread
2
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend Until Smooth:
- Mix until creamy and well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble the Crostini
3
- Spread the Creamy Mixture:
- Generously spread the cream cheese mixture over each toasted baguette slice.
- Add Smoked Salmon:
- Layer thin slices of smoked salmon on top of the spread.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle with capers, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh dill.
Serving Suggestions
4
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
- Pair with sparkling wine or a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.
Pro Tips
5
- Extra Crispy Crostini: Let the toasted baguette cool completely before adding toppings to maintain crispiness.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the cream cheese spread in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Alternative Spread: Substitute goat cheese for a tangier flavor.
Notes
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