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Smoked Salmon with Ginger Butter

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Simple to make, Smoked Salmon with Ginger Butter on toast will surprise and delight everyone. Wild salmon sliced thin, grated ginger in sweet creamy butter.

smoked salmon with cream cheese on little rye toasts on cutting board

We’re about to get very busy around here. You too?… The holiday season is my favorite time of year but it’s also not called “hustle bustle” for nothing. I’ll be hustling my bustle everywhere and baking up gifts and company-fare like there’s no tomorrow before I know it. If you’re with me, you and I both know we want a few simple recipes up our sleeve for when guests stop by last-minute, or even for a planned event where we want at least one impressive appetizer that doesn’t need a lot of work. This is it right here. I guarantee everyone will be pleasantly surprised and impressed by these little canapes of Smoked Salmon with Ginger Butter.

Start with tiny cocktail breads – these make a good pantry (or freezer) staple to have on hand for last-minute impromptu snacks.  Next, smoked wild salmon, sliced thin. The salmon needs very little adornment because of its already salty, rich flavor. But the perfect finish comes from pungent and aromatic fresh ginger that’s grated and whipped into sweet creamy butter. Spread an ample amount onto the toasts and finish with a sprinkling of onion chives and fresh ground pepper. The complexity of flavors in every bite will surprise and delight you.

Smoked Salmon with Ginger Butter

That’s it? That’s it. Almost too simple to be a recipe, Smoked Salmon with Ginger Butter compliments any event. Serve it with soup or salad for a nice luncheon, or bring it out for the weekly football-watching crew. This would be the perfect starter to a prime rib dinner or a star appetizer at any holiday gathering.

Cook’s note: Some people prefer the thicker smoked salmon that appears more “well-done”. This recipe works great with that too. Just flake the salmon into pieces and sprinkle it over the butter.

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Smoked Salmon with Ginger Butter

Simple and sophisticated, these easy but unusual canapes are sure to please. Ginger butter may be made up to a day ahead. Serve on pumpernickel or rye cocktail bread.
Course Appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 32
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 1 Tablespoon heaping, fresh ginger, minced or shredded with a microplaner
  • ½ cup (1 stick butter) at room temperature
  • 4-6 ounces thinly sliced best-quality wild smoked salmon
  • 1 loaf pumpernickel or rye bread, cocktail size (if unavailable, buy regular loaf and cut into triangles
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

  • Adjust oven rack to upper middle position. Preheat broiler.
  • Place 1 heaping Tablespoon ginger and ½ cup butter in a small bowl and beat with electric beaters until smooth and fluffy. Set aside. Note: This step can be prepared the day before assembly and serving.
  • Place about 30 squares of bread on a baking sheet. Place under broiler and toast on both sides, watching carefully to prevent burning. Usually, when the little breads start to curl up, I know they're ready to turn over. Don't worry, they'll flatten back out as they toast on the second side.
  • Remove toasts from oven and set aside.
  • Cut 4-6 ounces smoked salmon into strips or pieces that will fit on the toast.
  • Spread each piece of bread generously with the ginger butter and top with a slice of salmon.
  • Sprinkle with fresh chives and freshly ground pepper.
  • Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Salmon with Ginger Butter
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 54mg2%
Potassium 9mg0%
Carbohydrates 0.1g0%
Fiber 0.01g0%
Sugar 0.01g0%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 98IU2%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 1mg0%
Iron 0.04mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Cold-Weather Cooking Cookbook.

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  1. daren wilks says

    March 10, 2022 at 6:37 AM

    5 stars
    We smoked some salmon, and had quite a bit left over, so I decided to give this a try. WE DEVOURED IT! I will definitely make this again when company is over so I can share how incredible it was.

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  2. nikki says

    March 10, 2022 at 6:32 AM

    5 stars
    Delicious! I just made this for a party and several people really raved about it and wanted the recipe. Easy to make too! I could have this for a meal itself. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
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