Smoked Salmon Crostini with Cream Cheese, Cucumber, and Capers Recipe
Smoked Salmon Crostini is a delightful appetizer featuring crispy baguette slices topped with a creamy lemon-dill spread, fresh cucumber, and savory smoked salmon, garnished with capers and fresh dill. Perfect for entertaining or as a fancy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 baguette, cut into 1/4 – 1/2 inch slices
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, for sprinkling on crostini
Toppings & Spread
- 6 ounces wild smoked salmon, smaller pieces
- 1 long English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3.5 ounces jar capers, drained
- 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 lemon, zest whole and juice half (1–2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare crostini: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle them with salt. Arrange them on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Make the cream cheese spread: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice (about 1-2 tablespoons), finely chopped dill, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into a smooth spread.
- Assemble crostini: Place the cooled baguette slices on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture onto each crostini, dividing the mixture equally among them.
- Top and garnish: On each crostini, arrange a thin slice of cucumber, then add a rolled piece of smoked salmon on top. Garnish each with a few capers and a small sprig of fresh dill. Serve immediately as elegant, bite-sized appetizers.
Notes
- Use thin slices of cucumber to keep the crostini light and refreshing.
- You can adjust the lemon juice quantity based on your preferred tanginess.
- Ensure the baguette slices are fully cooled before spreading to prevent sogginess.
- For extra flavor, consider lightly toasting the capers before garnishing.
- This appetizer is best served fresh, but you can prepare the crostini and spread ahead of time, assembling just before serving.
Keywords: smoked salmon, crostini, appetizer, cream cheese, lemon, dill, cucumber, capers
