How to Make Homemade Smoked Salmon Crostini

kelolalaut.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:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.
3. Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. 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.
5. In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
6. Mix until well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. Once the crostini have cooled slightly, spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each crostini.
8. Top each crostini with a slice of smoked salmon.
9. Add a few slices of red onion on top of the salmon.
10. Sprinkle capers over the crostini.
11. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs for added flavor and presentation.
12. Arrange the assembled smoked salmon crostini on a serving platter and serve immediately as an appetizer or finger food.

Enjoy!

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