Description
This recipe for Smoked Trout Tartines with Crispy Capers is a simple and delicious way to elevate your appetizer game for a holiday meal or dinner party. You can also enjoy it for a quick lunch or afternoon snack, or serve with a crisp salad for a light and tasty dinner.
Ingredients
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- 6 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. capers, drained, rinsed and patted dry
- 12 slices pumpernickel bread (about 12 oz.)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. whole grain mustard
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, more as desired, plus zest for garnish
- 8 oz. smoked trout, skin removed and broken into bite-size pieces
- 4 peppadews, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Place oil and capers in a small skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the capers are browned and crispy, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer capers with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread with the caper oil then bake until toasted, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, shallot, dill and lemon juice in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the trout and gently stir to combined.
- To assemble, add a couple tablespoons of the salad to the pumpernickel toast then top with lemon zest, more dill, sliced peppadews and crispy capers.
Notes
- The smoked trout salad may be made up to 2 days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- The crispy capers may be made up to 1 day ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat and crisp in a skill with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil before serving.
- The pumpernickel toast may be made up to 1 day ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Re-toast before serving.
- Assemble the the tartines up to 1 hour before serving and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 min.
- Cook Time: 15 min.
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautee
- Cuisine: American/French