Description
Smoked Salmon Crostini is a delightful appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with a fluffy lemon-dill cream cheese spread and rich smoked salmon, garnished with capers, mustard, red onion, and fresh herbs for a refreshing and elegant bite.
Ingredients
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For the Crostini
- 1 baguette, sliced 1/2″ thick on a bias
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
For the Cream Cheese Spread
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from half a lemon)
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup sliced chives
Toppings
- 8 oz. smoked salmon
- Whole grain mustard, for serving
- Capers, for serving
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the baguette slices evenly on a baking sheet and drizzle them with extra-virgin olive oil to ensure they toast up crispy and flavorful.
- Bake the Crostini: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the bread slices for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden and crisp. Remove and let them cool slightly.
- Make the Cream Cheese Spread: In a medium bowl, zest half a lemon and add the juice until you have about one tablespoon. Add the cream cheese, chopped dill, and sliced chives. Using a handheld mixer on medium speed or a whisk, beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until it becomes fluffy and light.
- Assemble the Crostini: Spread a generous layer of the lemon dill cream cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice. Top each with smoked salmon, then add a dollop of whole grain mustard. Garnish with capers, thinly sliced red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh dill for an extra burst of flavor and color.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the crostini slightly longer but be careful not to burn.
- The cream cheese mixture can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving for easier spreading.
- Swap fresh dill for dill weed if fresh is unavailable, but fresh herbs offer brighter flavor.
- If preferred, substitute whole grain mustard with Dijon or honey mustard for variation.
- Leftover crostini are best eaten within a day to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
