If you're looking for an elegant and tasty yet easy to make appetizer for your next dinner or holiday party, Smoked Salmon Crostini is always a favorite!
I adore salmon. In fact, I hadn't realized how many salmon recipes I actually had on my own blog until I did a quick search. I suppose living in Portland, Oregon, has spoiled me. I also love little appetizers that can be enjoyed in two attractive bites or shoved entirely in my mouth when no one is looking. I love these little crostinis because they really couldn't be easier to make, but they're just so darn pretty! Doesn't garnish make everything better?
I modeled this recipe after my smoked salmon dip which is the food equivalent to crack, in my opinion. Seriously, don't put that stuff in front of me because I will shock and awe everyone around me when they see how much salmon dip I can consume.
Similar to my dip, this recipe has cream cheese, fresh dill, a little kick from fresh jalapeno, and lemon juice. If you're eating salmon, you must have lemon and dill. That's just a fact. Don't even try arguing with me. I also do love me some capers with fish. All the flavors blend together oh-so-perfectly.
Aren't they pretty? Now imagine yourself walking around your holiday party passing these out. I guarantee your guests will be fighting over them.
Wanna know a secret? As soon as I finished photographing these, I ate every single last one of them. Not ashamed. Not one bit. In fact, its been a few hours since I devoured them and I'm starting to crave more. That's how wonderful they are.
Smoked Salmon Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 baguette (sliced ¼ inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 ounces wild smoked salmon
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 jalapeno (minced)
- 4 sprigs fresh dill (stems removed and minced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Garnish with capers and more fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat both sides of bread slices with olive oil. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning after about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Arrange toasts on a platter with a piece of salmon on top of each one.
- In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, jalapeno, dill, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Either spoon a small amount on top of each crostini or squeeze out of a plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
- Top with capers and additional dill.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I used to be a contributor.
Laura Reese
This recipe is an easy appetizer but it looks so fancy! I love the blend of spices you used.
Beth
The hubby went crazy for this! The salmon and capers reminds him so much of home! just perfect!
Katie
Oh my goodness, this recipe is just perfect! I didn't know my family were such huge smoke salmon lovers! Definitely a hit!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks for this delicious recipe. Fish is my favorite too. I am imagining so many delicious ways to eating this dish. Creamy and delicious. This looks cute and sure a party option.
Suzanne
These are so easy and look so elegant! Can't wait to try them for my Christmas party.
Catherine
Such a perfect fuss-free appetizer for the holidays! Love smoked salmon bites.
Sophie Goel
OOH I LOVE SMOKED SALMON!! CAN'T WAIT TO SERVE THIS AT MY NEXT HOLIDAY PARTY!!
Anita
Salmon and capers and cream cheese, oh my, this crostini has all my favorite ingredients playing nice together. These are just so good. 🙂
Tara
Can I make the cream cheese concoction a few days in advance?
Krissy
You can, but you will just have to stir it really well as the jalapenos might release a bit of moisture. If you can hold off on adding the fresh dill until you're ready to serve, that would be best. Krissy
Richard Core
I added chipotle chili powder and cayenne and there wasn't much heat in the salmon, but it was a huge hit!
Kelly B.
I have always wanted to try smoked salmon and I think this is the perfect started recipe! Plus, I'm just addicted to anything that can be served as a crostini 😀