The holidays are in full swing and that means so are holiday parties and gatherings. With all the hecticness of the holiday season, sometimes a simple, quick recipe is the perfect tool for entertaining. This Smoked Salmon Crostini with Asparagus Mousse checks all the boxes: fast, simple, easy, and very delicious. In just about half an hour, you can have a beautiful and fancy-looking appetizer that tastes luxurious, but comes together easily. Plus, these flavors taste fantastic any time of the year! Bright asparagus, savory garlic, crisp crostini, and smokey salmon are a match made in appetizer heaven. I promise these crostini will fly off the plate in even less time than it took to make them!
The most cooking that these crostini require is a quick roast of some asparagus. Roasting the asparagus and garlic in the oven helps the asparagus cook evenly and quickly. Depending on the size of the asparagus you have, you may need a little more or less time. But we are just looking to add a little roasty flavor to the asparagus and make it tender and easy to blend.
Putting these crostini together is fun and easy! I like to add the mousse to a plastic bag, snip the corner off, and pipe it onto the crostini. However, simply spreading it on works just as well. The mousse makes for the perfect creamy and smooth base for the salty, smokey salmon.
Looking for other appetizers? Try these:
Fried Green Tomatoes with Herbed Goat Cheese
Zucchini, Caramelized Onion, and Thyme Goat Cheese Galette
This appetizer would also work well for anyone preparing a “Feast of the Seven Fishes” for Christmas Eve! The perfect party starter, these crostini are hearty enough to satisfy your guests, but light enough that they won’t fill them up too much before dinner!
The best part about these crostini is how elegant and luxurious they look. Beautiful enough for any formal party, but quick and easy enough to throw together for a snack as well. Smoked salmon adds so much flavor and elegance yet requires nothing more than arranging it right out of the package. It’s the perfect appetizer ingredient!
I hope you love these Smoked Salmon Crostini with Asparagus Mousse! If you loved this recipe, leave a comment and let me know what you thought or feel free to ask a question! I’d also love to see what you made! Tag me in your food pics #fortheperfectbite on Instagram.
Smoked Salmon Crostini with Asparagus Mousse
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- ½ bunch asparagus
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1 small baguette
- 4 oz. smoked salmon
- 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Peel and place the garlic cloves on the sheet with the asparagus.
- Roast the asparagus until just tender, about 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of your asparagus.
- In a food processor, blend the cooked asparagus, the garlic cloves, the cream cheese, and additional salt and pepper to taste, until smooth.
- Turn your oven to broil.Slice the baguette into ½ inch thick slices. Brush lightly with olive oil on both sides. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Toast the baguette slices under the broiler, turning halfway to toast both sides. *Do not walk away, watch as they toast, as these can burn quickly!
- Spread each crostini with the asparagus mousse. Top each with a piece of smoked salmon. Lightly drizzle the crostini with olive oil and lemon juice and sprinkle with the chives.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
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