lautnusantara.com - Smoked salmon crostini is a delightful appetizer or finger food that features a combination of crispy toasted bread slices (crostini) topped with a creamy spread, smoked salmon, and various garnishes. It's a popular dish often served at parties, gatherings, or as an elegant appetizer at special occasions. Here's a simple and delicious smoked salmon crostini recipe for you:
Ingredients:
For the crostini:
- Baguette or French bread, sliced into thin rounds
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
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For the spread:
- 113g cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For assembling:
- Smoked salmon slices
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Capers
- Fresh dill, for garnish
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the crostini are golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Once the crostini have cooled slightly, spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each crostini.
- Top each crostini with a slice of smoked salmon.
- Add a few slices of red onion on top of the salmon.
- Sprinkle capers over the crostini.
- Garnish with fresh dill sprigs for added flavor and presentation.
- Arrange the assembled smoked salmon crostini on a serving platter and serve immediately as an appetizer or finger food.
Enjoy!
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