Smoked salmon crostini: A perfect appetizer idea!
Smoked salmon crostini is a delightful appetizer featuring crispy bread topped with creamy cheese and flavorful smoked salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top with slices of smoked salmon, capers, and fresh dill.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread.
- Can be prepared in advance; assemble just before serving for best texture.
- Experiment with different toppings like avocado or cucumber for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg