Smoked Salmon Toast with Cream Cheese & Dill
An elegant toast that combines the creaminess of cream cheese with the delicacy of smoked salmon, enhanced by the freshness of dill and the piquancy of capers.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 slices of artisanal whole grain bread (such as rye or seed bread)
- 150g of natural cream cheese
- 200g of thinly sliced smoked salmon
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 tablespoons of drained capers
- 8 fresh dill sprigs
- 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Black pepper from the mill
- 1 drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- A few leaves of arugula (optional, for garnish)
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Directions
- 1
Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator 10 minutes before preparation to make it easier to spread and more creamy.
- 2
Grill the slices of bread in a toaster or under the grill of the oven until golden brown and crispy. The bread should be firm enough to support the topping without getting soggy.
- 3
While the bread is grilling, peel the red onion and slice it thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline. Reserve the most beautiful slices for presentation.
- 4
As soon as the toast is ready and still warm, spread a generous layer of cream cheese evenly over each slice, reaching the edges.
- 5
Arrange the sliced smoked salmon delicately on top of the cream cheese, overlapping them slightly for a rich and appetizing appearance. Leave some natural folds for an elegant visual effect.
- 6
Distribute the red onion slices harmoniously over the salmon. Add the capers, distributing them evenly over the entire toast.
- 7
Strip the fresh dill sprigs and sprinkle them generously over each toast to add freshness and color.
- 8
Finish with a few turns of black pepper from the mill, a light drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon juice to enhance flavors, and if desired, a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret to a perfect toast lies in the temperature contrast: the bread should be hot and crispy when spreading the cold cream cheese - this opposition creates a slight fusion on the surface that binds the layers together.
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