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Smoked Salmon Crostini

Smoked Salmon Crostini

This smoked salmon crostini recipe is the perfect blend of effortless and upscale. Toasted baguette slices are topped with a bright lemon dill cream cheese spread, tender ribbons of smoked salmon, and a pop of salmon roe for that luxe, festive finish.

Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s the kind of appetizer that makes you look like a holiday hosting pro without breaking a sweat. And if you don’t have salmon roe, capers make a great backup.

Whether you’re entertaining a crowd or treating yourself to something special, this is the bite sized showstopper your table deserves.

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Smoked Salmon Crostini

Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

7-10 minutes

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 small baguette sliced into ½-inch rounds

    • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

    • 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced into bite-size ribbons

    • Juice of a large lemon

    • Zest of a large lemon

    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)

    • Olive oil, for brushing

    • Pepper to taste

    • 1oz salmon roe (ikura) for topping

    Directions

    • Toast the Bread
      Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange sliced baguette rounds on a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with pepper, and toast for 7–10 minutes, until golden and crisp.

      bread to toast for crostini
    • Make the Creamy Spread
      In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped dill until smooth and flavorful.

    • Assemble the Crostini
      Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
      Top with a ribbon of smoked salmon, folded or curled to add height and texture.

      Garnish Like a Pro
      Add a small spoonful of salmon roe on top of each crostini.
      Don’t have salmon roe? Sub in capers and your appetizer will be almost as good 

      Finish with a sprig of dill or a few microgreens if you’ve got ’em.

       

      Serve & Enjoy
      Best served chilled or at room temperature. A fancy holiday snack in under 20 minutes!

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      Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Salmon Jalapeno Poppers

      bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers

      Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Salmon Jalapeno Poppers

      bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers

      Looking for a spooky appetizer for the Halloween season? Look no further because these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers will be sure to bury your hunger in its final resting place.

      Not only is this recipe great for parties, but it is gluten free and keto friendly! Our Verlasso salmon is a great option to smoke for this recipe; we’ll update this in the future as we add more smoked salmon products to our site!

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      Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Popper Mummies

      Servings

      4-6

      servings
      Prep time

      15

      minutes
      Cooking time

      17-25

      minutes

        Ingredients

        • 6 fresh Jalapenos, cut in half and seeded

        • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

        • ½ cup  shredded cheddar cheese

        • 5 oz smoked salmon, roughly chopped

        • ½ lb bacon, sliced thin 

        • ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped

        • 1 tsp garlic powder

        • 1 tsp onion powder

        • salt/pepper to taste

        Directions

        • Prepare the filling: With a clean, medium sized mixing bowl take the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder mix thoroughly. Take the smoked salmon and chives and gently fold into cheese mixture. Once combined, set to the side.

        • Stuff your poppers: Take your halved jalapeno, making sure to have removed all seeds, rinse and dry on paper towels. Once dry, begin to scoop cheese and salmon mixture into each half. (Make sure not to overload as the cheese will spill out when cooking)

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        • Wrap, bake, serve: Once stuffed, take a strip of bacon, wrap completely around jalapenos, and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 deg for about 17-20 minutes (longer for thicker cut bacon). Once out of the oven, sprinkle with salt and pepper, place sliced olives for the “eyes” , and enjoy!

          bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers