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Smoked Salmon Toast

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy a sophisticated and flavorful smoked salmon toast, perfect for brunch or a light appetizer.

Ingredients

Bread

  • 4 slices artisan sourdough or rustic loaf

Salmon

  • 200 grams fresh salmon fillet, skin on and boneless

Cure mixture

  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon crushed juniper berries (optional)

Creamy topping

  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced
  • 1/2 lemon juice of 1/2 a fresh lemon

Capers

  • to taste drained capers (optional, for garnish)

Olive oil

  • for drizzling extra virgin olive oil

Instructions 

  • Mix salt, sugar, pepper, and juniper berries. Cure the salmon for 12-24 hours, then rinse and slice thinly.
  • Toast sourdough slices with olive oil until golden, about 3-5 minutes per side.
  • Mix crème fraîche, lemon zest, Dijon, and pepper to make the topping.
  • Spread the creamy mixture on toasted bread, top with smoked salmon, herbs, shallots, lemon juice, and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with capers if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the cure in advance and thinly slice the salmon just before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: European
Keyword: Salmon