Smoked Salmon Toasts with Malt Vinegar Syrup

Health score
11%
Smoked Salmon Toasts with Malt Vinegar Syrup
35 min.
8
231kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our exquisite Smoked Salmon Toasts topped with a delightful malt vinegar syrup. This elegant appetizer combines the luxurious texture of creamy créme fraîche with the savory richness of thinly sliced smoked salmon, all balanced by a sweet and tangy syrup that elevates each bite. Perfect as a chic hors d'oeuvre for your next gathering or a refined snack for yourself, these toasts embody sophistication with every crunch.

What sets this dish apart is the unique malt vinegar syrup, made by reducing a harmonious blend of apple cider, honey, and fresh thyme. The resulting syrup not only adds a glossy finish but also imparts a depth of flavor that completes the dish and surprises the palate. Paired with perfectly toasted baguette slices, these toasts strike the ideal balance between taste and texture, making them irresistible.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this beautifully presented recipe that serves eight, ensuring that your guests will be raving about it long after the last crumb has disappeared. With its 231 calories per serving, you can enjoy this delightful treat guilt-free. So, whether you’re hosting a festive brunch, a casual get-together, or simply looking to pamper yourself, our Smoked Salmon Toasts with Malt Vinegar Syrup are sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apple cider 
  • 16 slices crusty baguette (1/)
  • 0.5 cup crème fraîche 
  • inch thyme sprigs fresh
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey 
  • 0.3 cup malt vinegar 
  • 0.3 pound salmon smoked thinly sliced

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  2. Put baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake until pale golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.
  3. While bread is toasting, boil cider, vinegar, honey, and thyme in a small, nonreactive saucepan until syrupy and reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  4. Spread toasts with créme fraîche and top with salmon.
  5. Drizzle with malt syrup.
  6. •Bread can be toasted 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature. Make sure toasts are completely cool before storing them. If they soften slightly overnight, just re–warm them in a 300°F oven for a few minutes.•Syrup can be made 3 days ahead and kept chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories231kcal
Protein15.85%
Fat20.38%
Carbs63.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.47
Glycemic Load
23.49
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.2521739809409%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.18mg
Epicatechin
0.69mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:231.05kcal
11.55%
Fat:5.17g
7.95%
Saturated Fat:1.94g
12.09%
Carbohydrates:36.38g
12.13%
Net Carbohydrates:34.99g
12.72%
Sugar:8.15g
9.05%
Cholesterol:11.74mg
3.91%
Sodium:512.02mg
22.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.04g
18.09%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.45%
Selenium:16.22µg
23.17%
Vitamin B3:3.6mg
18.02%
Folate:69.73µg
17.43%
Vitamin D:2.42µg
16.16%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.01%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.6%
Iron:2.38mg
13.24%
Phosphorus:96.53mg
9.65%
Calcium:85.37mg
8.54%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.2%
Copper:0.12mg
5.83%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.78%
Fiber:1.39g
5.55%
Magnesium:21.6mg
5.4%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.24%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.07%
Potassium:139.54mg
3.99%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.89%
Vitamin A:104.41IU
2.09%
Vitamin K:2.15µg
2.05%
Source:Epicurious