Smoked Salmon Crostini

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings: crostini

Calories: 62kcal

Author: Shinee

These simple but impressive smoked salmon crostini are one of the best crostini recipes. Perfect appetizer for holiday parties and gatherings.

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Ingredients

For tomato relish:

2 medium tomato chopped Note 1
½ red onion finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

For cream cheese spread:

8 oz (230g) cream cheese softened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers finely minced Note 2
1 teaspoon dill Note 3

For crostini:

1 white baguette Note 4
Olive oil
10 oz (300g) cold-smoked salmon Note 5

Instructions

To make tomato relish, in a medium bowl, mix together chopped tomatoes, chopped red onion, salt and pepper. Let stand for at least 15 minutes to marinate.
To make filling, in a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, capers and dill paste and mix until well combined.
To prepare the toasts, slice the baguette into thin slices and drizzle with olive oil.
Warm up a large skillet and toast the bread slices on each side until nice and toasty, about 2 minutes on each side.
To assemble, spread the cream cheese filling on toasts, and then top with tomato relish and smoked salmon. OR you can serve toasts, tomato relish, cream cheese filling and smoked salmon separately on a platter.

Notes

Note 1: Roma tomatoes is ideal for the relish, as it has low water content and meaty flesh.

Note 2: Capers pack a bright and briny punch to the rich cream cheese. They are typically in the condiment aisle with pickles and olives.

Note 3: While fresh dill is preferred, it's not always available at our local stores. And I've used dill paste and freeze-dried dill instead. They work great!! Dill paste is just fresh dill that has been washed, chopped, and packed into a squeezable tube. It's in the refrigerated section near the produce.

Note 4: While you can buy pre-sliced crostini from the store, a freshly sliced and toasted baguette will give you the best results.

Note 5: Wild-caught, cold-smoked salmon is your best buy. It has a silky texture, fresh taste, and it's packed with nutrients. It's typically near the fresh seafood in vacuum-sealed packs.

Make-Ahead Tip:
- You can make toasts, tomato relish and cream cheese filling a day in advance.
- Store the cream cheese filling and relish in the fridge. Toasted bread will keep well in an air tight container.

Storing Tips:
- While the individual elements can be made ahead of time, it's best to assemble them right before you plan to enjoy them.
- If you have leftover crostini, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal

Carbohydrates: 5g

Protein: 3g

Fat: 3g

Sugar: 1g

Sodium: 196mg