Description
These bite-sized smoked salmon canapés feature a perfect balance of flavors and textures, combining creamy cheese and rich salmon atop crispy bread or crackers.
Ingredients
- Smoked Salmon
- Cream Cheese
- Fresh Dill
- Capers
- Cucumber Slices
- Baguette or Crackers
- Lemon Wedges
Instructions
- Slice the Baguette into bite-sized pieces (about ¼ inch thick) and lay the slices on a baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the baguette slices lightly with room temperature butter and toast in the oven for about 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Once cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese on each toasted piece.
- Place a slice of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese, folding it into a pretty rosette.
- Garnish with capers and a small piece of fresh dill.
- If desired, top with a thin cucumber slice.
- Plate the canapés and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Quality ingredients make a big difference. Avoid overloading the canapés and prepare components separately if making in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 canapé
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg