Seattle-Style Smoked Salmon Toast with Dill Crème Fraîche
Toasted baguette topped with smoked salmon, herbed crème fraîche, and capers for a elegant appetizer. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs baguette, smoked salmon, crème fraîche 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.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz), sliced 1/4 inch thick baguette
- 4 oz, thinly sliced smoked salmon
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1/2, thinly sliced lemon
- 1 tbsp, drained capers
- 1 tsp olive oil
- pinch salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through.
- Step 2: While bread toasts, mix crème fraîche, 1 tbsp dill, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Spread crème fraîche mixture evenly over toasted baguette slices. Top each with a slice of smoked salmon, a sprinkle of capers, and a thin lemon slice.
- Step 4: Garnish with remaining 1 tsp dill and serve immediately.
