Smoked Salmon and Pancetta Crostini Recipe

Name: Smoked Salmon and Pancetta Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices of French (baguette)bread; 3 tbsp olive oil; 6 slices of pancetta; 3/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; 2 tbsp whole grain mustard; 3 tbsp capers, rinsed; 1 tsp fresh lemon zest; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; Freshly ground black pepper; 7 oz (200g) smoked salmon, cut into strips; 12 whole chives, snipped into 1in (2.5cm) lengths to garnish

Servings: persons

12 slices of French (baguette)bread
3 tbsp olive oil
6 slices of pancetta
3/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
2 tbsp whole grain mustard
3 tbsp capers, rinsed
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
7 oz (200g) smoked salmon, cut into strips
12 whole chives, snipped into 1in (2.5cm) lengths to garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2
Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil, and place them on a baking sheet.
3
Bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
4
Cool completely.
5
Preheat the broiler and position the broiler rack 6in (15cm) from the source of heat.
6
Broil the pancetta for about 5 minutes until crisp on both sides.
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Cut into thin strips.
9
Mix the creme fraiche with the mustard, the capers, the lemon zest, and juice, and black pepper to taste.
10
Place the bread slices on a serving plate, spread with the creme fraiche mixture, and top with strips of smoked salmon, pieces of pancetta, and chives to garnish.
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Variation
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Classic Italian Crostini
13
Remove the smoked salmon, replace the creme fraiche mixture with slices of fresh mozzarella, and use fresh basil instead of chives.
14
Brush the bread slices with garlic and olive oil, then lightly pepper the mozzarella.
15
Place a piece of basil on each piece of mozzarella, then wrap it in half a slice of prosciutto.
16
Place the crostini under the broiler for 35 minutes, until the cheese melts.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices of French (baguette)bread, 3 tbsp olive oil, 6 slices of pancetta, 3/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream, and more.

Yes, Smoked Salmon and Pancetta Crostini falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Salmon and Pancetta Crostini

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