Seattle Coffee-Smoked Salmon Crostini

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A decadent appetizer featuring coffee-infused salmon and toasted baguette, celebrating Seattle's coffee culture and UW's innovation. This Pacific Northwest-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, coffee grounds, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 6, 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: 25 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Pacific Northwest cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place 1 lb salmon fillet on a baking sheet. Mix 2 tbsp coffee grounds with 4 tbsp softened butter and 1 tbsp lemon zest. Spread mixture over salmon, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Bake for 15-18 minutes until salmon is opaque and flaky. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Step 3: Toast 1 loaf baguette slices in oven until golden. Top each slice with 1/4 cup salmon and 1/2 tbsp chopped dill. Serve immediately.

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