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Smoked Fish Crostini with Fresh Herb Salad
This smoked fish recipe combines toasted baguette, whipped ricotta, herb salad, and flaky smoked fish for a perfect balance of smoky, savory flavors. Ideal for gatherings, this dish highlights simple, elegant ingredients.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 crostini
Calories: 121 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Crostini:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 16 slices, at an angle
- 8 oz smoked fish
Whipped Ricotta:
- ¾ cup whole milk ricotta
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Herb Salad:
- 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups bitter salad greens, roughly chopped (arugula, frisee, etc.)
- ¼ cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
Instructions
Whipped Ricotta:
- Combine all ingredients in a mini food processor or blender.
- Process on high for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is creamy and lightly whipped. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Crostini:
- Just before serving, toast crostini.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the baguette slices are lightly toasted. Flip the baguette slices halfway through cooking.
Herb Salad:
- While the crostini are toasting, prepare the herb salad. The salad with dressing doesn't keep for very long, so prepare it just before serving.
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small jar. Cover the jar with a lid and shake until the ingredients are well combined.
- Add greens and herbs to a medium bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the greens and toss to combine.
Assembly:
- Spread whipped ricotta on each baguette slice. Top with herb salad. Arrange smoked fish on top of salad. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I used smoked rockfish for this recipe. But I also like to use my smoked rainbow trout with dry brine recipe. Smoked fish can easily be made at home with a pellet smoker, electric smoker, or even a gas grill.
- I used homemade sourdough baguettes for this recipe but you can use your favorite crostini bread. For the perfect smoked fish crostini, use a high-quality baguette and toast the slices just enough to be crisp yet tender.
- The combination of bitter greens and fresh herbs coated in a tangy vinaigrette really balances out the dish. Salad greens like arugula, frisee, etc. are good choices.
- Whipped ricotta is a simple mixture of ricotta, cream cheese, olive oil, and lemon. It's creamy, smooth, and a little bit tangy and adds so much flavor to this dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
319IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16crostini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 319IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.