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