Description
This Smoked Salmon Crostini recipe features perfectly toasted baguette slices topped with a fluffy lemon-dill cream cheese spread and savory smoked salmon. Garnished with whole grain mustard, capers, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh herbs, these elegant appetizers are ideal for entertaining or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Oil
- 1 baguette, sliced 1/2″ thick on a bias
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Cream Cheese Spread
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 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 Toast: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). On a sheet tray, arrange the baguette slices in a single even layer and drizzle them lightly with extra-virgin olive oil to ensure crispness and added flavor.
- Bake the Crostini: Bake the baguette slices in the oven until the edges are lightly golden and crisp, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Make the Lemon-Dill Cream Cheese Spread: In a medium bowl, zest half of the lemon and squeeze in lemon juice until you have about 1 tablespoon. Add the cream cheese, chopped dill, and sliced chives. Using a handheld mixer or whisk, beat the mixture at medium speed until fluffy and light, about 2 minutes.
- 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 additional fresh dill to taste.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, you can lightly toast the thinly sliced red onions before using them as topping.
- Use a quality smoked salmon for the best taste experience.
- The crostini can be assembled up to 1 hour ahead of serving; keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Whole grain mustard can be omitted or substituted with Dijon mustard based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
