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Easy Smoked Salmon Crostini: Elegant Appetizer Ready in 10 Minutes

Close-up of several smoked salmon bites served on toasted bread with cream cheese and herbs.
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Make this easy smoked salmon crostini for an elegant appetizer that requires minimal effort. This recipe uses store-bought smoked salmon and comes together in about 10 minutes, perfect for parties or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon (lox style)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  2. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
  3. Bake the baguette slices for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  4. While the bread cools, prepare the spread. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced red onion, and capers (if using). Mix until smooth and well combined.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each cooled crostini slice.
  6. Top each spread slice with a small piece of smoked salmon. Fold or layer the salmon attractively.
  7. Garnish each crostini with a small sprinkle of fresh dill and a grind of black pepper.
  8. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

  • If you are serving these later, prepare the crostini and the cream cheese spread separately. Assemble no more than one hour before serving to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the cream cheese with plain Greek yogurt or mascarpone cheese.
  • Use high-quality smoked salmon; this is the main flavor component of the appetizer.

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