Description
Delicious smoked salmon atop crispy bread with cream cheese, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
- Baguette or sourdough bread
- Cream cheese or soft cheese
- Smoked salmon
- Fresh dill or other herbs
- Lemon juice and zest
- Optional: capers or red onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and slice your bread into thick pieces (about 1 inch).
- Arrange bread on a baking sheet and lightly toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- While the bread toasts, soften the cream cheese and mix in lemon zest, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each toasted slice.
- Lay smoked salmon on top, allowing it to cascade over the edges.
- Garnish with herbs, a squeeze of lemon, and capers or red onion slices if using.
- Serve immediately with a fresh salad or sparkling water.
Notes
Select the highest quality smoked salmon for best flavor. Serve the toast right after assembly for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: smoked salmon, toast, brunch, easy recipe, appetizer