My smoked salmon crostini appetizer combines elegant presentation with effortless preparation! This crowd-pleasing appetizer combines crisp, garlicky crostini with an herb-infused cream cheese and rich smoked salmon.<\/span><\/p>\n Prep Time: <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Cook Time: <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Course: <\/span>Appetizer<\/span><\/p>\n Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/p>\n Keyword: <\/span>smoked salmon appetizer, smoked salmon crostini<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Servings: <\/span>6<\/span> people<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Calories: <\/span>193<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Medium Mixing Bowl<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Spatula<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Plastic zip-top bag<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bread knife<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Baking Sheet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Butter knife<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Before you begin, ensure the cream cheese is not too cold \u2013 this makes for a much smoother mixture. I typically leave it out for 30 minutes before starting. If you use homemade smoked salmon, gently shred it into small pieces rather than chopping it to maintain its flaky texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, finely chopped green onion, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until completely smooth and well incorporated.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Transfer the mixture to a plastic zip-lock bag and refrigerate while preparing the crostini.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Using a sharp bread knife, slice the baguette into approximately 12 half-inch pieces. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Spread a thin layer of salted butter on one side of each slice, then sprinkle lightly with garlic powder. Place the slices butter-side up on a baking sheet.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Position an oven rack in the top third of your oven and preheat the broiler to 500\u00b0F. Place the baking sheet on the top shelf and watch carefully as the bread browns. Remove when the tops are golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes. Don’t walk away \u2013 they can go from perfect to burnt in seconds!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Once the crostini have cooled, place about one tablespoon of shredded smoked salmon on each piece of bread.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cut a small corner from the plastic zipper bag containing the cream cheese mixture and pipe approximately one teaspoon onto each piece of salmon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n Top each crostini appetizer with a caper and a small sprig of fresh dill as garnish. Arrange the finished crostini appetizers on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n If you’re preparing for a party, I recommend toasting the bread up to an hour ahead but assembling everything just before serving to maintain the perfect texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Recipe Variation: Cucumber Dill Salmon Rounds<\/strong>: For a low-carb option, replace the crostini with 1\/4-inch thick cucumber rounds. The cucumber pairs well with the salmon and cream cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Calories: <\/span>193<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Carbohydrates: <\/span>12<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Protein: <\/span>9<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fat: <\/span>12<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Saturated Fat: <\/span>6<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span>2<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span>3<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Trans Fat: <\/span>0.1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Cholesterol: <\/span>33<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sodium: <\/span>537<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Potassium: <\/span>120<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fiber: <\/span>1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sugar: <\/span>![\"Smoked](\"https:\/\/www.angrybbq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/smoked-salmon-appetizer-zoom-1024x768.jpg\")
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How to Make Smoked Salmon Crostini<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Make the Cream Cheese Mixture<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Assemble the Smoked Salmon Appetizer<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Garnish and\u00a0Serve<\/strong>\u00a0The Smoked Salmon Crostini<\/h4>\n
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