Smoked Salmon with Ginger Butter

Recipe by: Sarah Leah Chase | from Cold Weather Cooking

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Course: Hors D'oeuvre

Total Time: Under 30 Minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Moderate

Photo by: Joseph De Leo

These canapés are one of the most simple, sophisticated, and appreciated appetizers I know.

Yield: Makes 60 canapés

INGREDIENTS

2½ tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 pound square-loaf European-style whole-grain, rye, or pumpernickel bread
12 ounces thinly sliced best-quality smoked salmon
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place the ginger and butter in a food processor and process until smooth and fluffy. Or beat the mixture using an electric mixer.

2. Cut each slice of bread into 4 triangles. Toast lightly and let cool. Spread each triangle generously with the ginger butter and top with a slice of salmon. Sprinkle the top of each canapé with a little freshly ground pepper. Arrange on serving trays and pass.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrients per serving (% daily value)

Serving size is 2 canapés.

Calories 106kcal (5%)

Calcium 13mg (1%)

Vitamin C 0mg (0%)

Vitamin A 55mcg RAE (2%)

Potassium 55mg

Magnesium 11mg

Protein 3g

Sugar 0g

Fiber 1g