Nordic Smoked Trout Crostini: Horseradish and Pickled Cucumber (Nordisk Røkt Ørret Crostini: Pepperrot og Syltet Agurk)

Nordisk Røkt Ørret Crostini, or Nordic Smoked Trout Crostini, is a delicious and elegant appetizer that showcases the flavors of New Nordic cuisine. This recipe combines the smoky richness of trout with the sharpness of horseradish and the tangy sweetness of pickled cucumber, all served on crispy crostini.

Nordic Smoked Trout Crostini: Horseradish and Pickled Cucumber (Nordisk Røkt Ørret Crostini: Pepperrot og Syltet Agurk)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of rye bread
  • 200g smoked trout
  • 1/4 cup pickled cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp horseradish cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat a stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Brush the rye bread slices with olive oil and grill until crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
  3. Spread a layer of horseradish cream on each grilled bread slice.
  4. Top with smoked trout and pickled cucumber slices.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
120 per serving
Protein
8g
Fat
6g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Grill pan Cutting board Knife

Tools

Grill pan Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Nordic Smoked Trout Crostini as an elegant appetizer for a dinner party or a special occasion. It pairs well with a crisp white wine or a sparkling water with a slice of lemon.

Tips & tricks

For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice over the crostini just before serving.

Cost

$15