SMOKED SALMON TARTINES WITH FRIED CAPERS

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Find hot-smoked salmon, a Pacific Northwest delicacy, at specialty grocers. Erickson's favorite brand is available at lokifish.com.

Provided by Renee Erickson

Categories     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Salmon     Healthy     Capers     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
2/3 cup Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, patted dry
8 slices country-style bread, toasted or grilled
1 cup crème fraîche
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 freshly ground pepper
1 pound hot-smoked salmon, flaked
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Olive oil (for drizzling)

Steps:

  • Toss onion and vinegar in a small bowl; let stand at least 1 hour to pickle.
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, fry capers until opened and crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
  • Spread toasts with crème fraîche and season with salt and pepper. Top with smoked salmon, drained pickled red onion, fried capers, and chives; drizzle with oil.
  • Do ahead: Onion can be pickled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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