Sweet Heat Smoked Salmon Crostini
Watcharee Limanon
12-16
5 minutes
Thai-inspired
Appetizer
Looking for an easy yet elegant appetizer for your next gathering? These Sweet Heat Smoked Salmon Crostini pair crispy toasted baguette or crunchy crackers with whipped cream cheese, savory smoked salmon, and Watcharee’s Thai-inspired Sweet Heat Spreads. Choose Lime Habanero for a bright citrusy kick or Sweet Chili Ginger for a delicious balance of sweetness and spice. Perfect for holiday parties, cocktail gatherings, or last-minute entertaining, the cracker version comes together in just 5 minutes with no cooking required!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Watcharee’s Lime Habanero or Sweet Chili Ginger Spread
- 1 small baguette, cut into 12 slices, or 12–16 sturdy crackers
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz smoked salmon or smoked tuna
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for baguette only)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh lime slices, for garnish
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, black, white, or a mix (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 6–8 minutes or air-fry for 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp. For a quick, no-bake option, use your favorite crackers.
- Let the toasted baguette slices cool slightly. Spread each slice or cracker with whipped cream cheese.
- Top each piece with smoked salmon or smoked tuna.
- Add a small spoonful of Watcharee’s Lime Habanero or Sweet Chili Ginger Spread over the smoked fish.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with fresh lime slices and enjoy!
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