Open-Faced Smoked Salmon on Rye with Dill Cream

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An elegant brunch or light dinner featuring thinly sliced smoked salmon on rye bread, topped with a vibrant dill cream and capers. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs rye bread, smoked salmon, sour cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 4 rye bread slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes until lightly crisp.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1/2 tsp lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Spread the dill cream evenly over the toasted rye bread slices. Arrange 4 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon on top of each slice, then sprinkle with 1 tsp drained capers.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a small dill sprig and serve immediately.

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