Era-Style Smoked Salmon Crostini with Dill Cream
Elegant crostini featuring house-smoked salmon, herbed cream cheese, and fresh dill on toasted baguette slices for an irresistible appetizer. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Baguette, Smoked salmon, Cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces Baguette
- 4 oz, thinly sliced Smoked salmon
- 1/4 cup, softened Cream cheese
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped Fresh dill
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Truffle oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Toast in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1 tbsp dill, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture on each toasted baguette slice. Top with a slice of smoked salmon and garnish with remaining 1 tbsp dill and a drizzle of truffle oil.
- Step 4: Serve immediately while crostini are crisp and salmon is cool to the touch.
