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Quick Smoked Salmon Crostini: Easy Appetizer in 20 Minutes

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A quick and elegant appetizer featuring crispy toasted baguette slices topped with whipped lemon cream cheese, silky smoked salmon, capers, and fresh dill. Perfect for last-minute entertaining or a simple yet impressive snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick diagonal slices
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 6 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices on a slight diagonal. You should get about 20 to 24 slices.
  3. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the top of each slice with olive oil.
  4. Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, until the edges are light golden brown and the surface feels dry and crisp. Let cool.
  5. While the bread is toasting, place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale. Scrape down the sides of the bowl once during mixing.
  7. Once the toasts are cool enough to handle (about 5 minutes), spread a generous tablespoon of the whipped cream cheese mixture onto each toast.
  8. Take a piece of smoked salmon and gently drape it over the cream cheese, folding it into loose ribbons if desired.
  9. Sprinkle a few capers over the salmon on each crostini, then garnish with a pinch of fresh chopped dill.
  10. Finish with a tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt and one more crack of black pepper.
  11. Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, fluffy whip. Toast bread just until golden to avoid hardness. Assemble crostini just before serving to keep bread crisp. The whipped cream cheese can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.

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