Quite a while back, I did a post on Bourbon Maple Glazed Carrots and included a few photos of this smoked salmon dill and capers appetizer. I never did a follow up post on just the appetizer and I think it deserves it’s own day in the sun. It is so good and so easy. It’s a real elegant looking appetizer too, one that deserves a party.
I saw a nice package of smoked salmon on sale so I fixed MaryJo and me this great smoked salmon dill and capers appetizer that turned into half of our dinner. The salmon I used was Ducktrap, Scottish style Spruce Point, cold smoked Atlantic salmon.
If you are big into different appetizers, try these too:
- Crab Cake Appetizers
- Instant Pot Chicken Wings
- Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
- Pepper Jelly with Cream Cheese
- Caribbean Salt Cod Fritters
Making the smoked salmon dill and capers appetizer:
The baguette that I used was an Italian 5 grain bread that Publix makes. First, you slice this pretty thin and toast it. Do it like you are in Italy, put olive oil on the bread and toast it in a skillet and you have got a crostini. Simple. Next comes the cream cheese.
I’ve seen similar appetizers where they mix up different ingredients in the cream cheese spread, but I keep it real simple. Just spread some plain old softened cream cheese on the crostini. Believe me, there are enough flavors running through these couple of mouthfuls to keep your taste buds entertained. You really don’t need any more.
After that, lay on a sprig of fresh dill and place a few capers on the cheese. Fold up a slice of smoked salmon and push it into the cheese. Add a few more capers here and there…take pictures!…then eat.
This is really a great appetizer for any occasion.
Hey. Did you make this recipe? Let me know if you liked it in the comment section below. Also, drop a photo on your Instagram and hashtag #joeshealthymeals. I love seeing what you guys are making.
Smoked Salmon Dill and Capers Appetizer
Ingredients
- 8 pieces of baguette , thinly sliced
- 2 tsp . extra virgin olive oil
- 2 oz . cream cheese
- fresh dill weed
- 1/4 c . drained capers
- 3 oz . thin sliced smoked salmon , (Ducktrap River Spruce point Scottish style smoked salmon, 4 oz. pkg)
Instructions
- Heat a heavy skillet on medium heat
- Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and place in the dry skillet.
- Toast until the desired char is achieved, about 2 mins.
- Turn and toast the second side, 2 mins
- Spread each toasted baguette with cream cheese.
- Add a sprig of dill and 4 or 5 capers
- Top with a slice of smoked salmon
- Add a few more capers on each
- Serve warm or at room temperature
Notes
Nutrition
This is wonderful! So tasty and look beautiful.
Thank you Catherine.
Was amazing
Easy, elegant and delicious. Will be using this recipe over and over again. Party guests gobbled them up in minutes.
Thanks for the nice comment Pauline.
Best appetizer and easy! Its as delish as it looks. I made a meal out of it. 10 stars.
Thanks Paige…I love it too.
Could you share the brand of the salmon you used and where you got it? I tried Woodman’s and Festival and couldn’t find sliced smoked salmon.
Hi Lauren. The smoked salmon I used was Ducktrap Spruce Point, cold smoked salmon. I found it at Publix groceries in Florida. I’ll put a link in the recipe post to the Ducktrap website. Their website also has a page showing all the stores you can find their products.
Could you swap cucumber slices for the crackers? The party I’m hosting has a no carb attende
That would be perfectly fine Heather…I’m sure the cucumber and dill would taste great together.
We had our caterer make these for our wedding and they were absolutely delicious! In fact, several people later commented on how good they were and wanted the recipe!
Hey Mary…thanks for the nice compliment and congratulations!
super appetizer!
Thanks Eileen.
These were outstanding! Super simple to make and so delicious.