North Dakota Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream Toast

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Elegant yet simple appetizer featuring locally smoked salmon, fresh dill, and creamy herb spread on artisanal bread. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Smoked salmon, Rye bread, Cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toast 4 slices rye bread until golden and crisp, then spread 1/4 cup softened cream cheese evenly over each slice.
  2. Step 2: Finely chop 2 tbsp fresh dill and mix with 1 tsp lemon zest. Stir into the cream cheese spread until uniformly green.
  3. Step 3: Thinly slice 2 tbsp red onion and layer over the cream cheese. Top with 4 oz smoked salmon pieces, arranging to cover the toast without overlapping.
  4. Step 4: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small pan over medium heat until golden. Drizzle lightly over salmon just before serving to enhance flavor and prevent drying.

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