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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 Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 crostini
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Annie Weisz

Equipment

Ingredients

Crostini:

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.

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

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg

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