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Shrimp Crostini with Salmon Cream

Shrimp Crostini with Salmon Cream are tasty appetizers made with pâte brisée, salmon mousse and mascarpone, perfect for aperitivos and parties.
Recipe Shrimp Crostini with Salmon Cream
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 20 minutes
  • Servings for 6 people

Imagine welcoming your guests with a tempting tray of shrimp crostini with salmon cream: the inviting aroma of these bites whets the appetite right away and makes any get-together special. This shrimp crostini recipe will win you over with its ease and elegance: the perfect match of a crisp, golden pâte brisée base, a soft heart of salmon spread enriched with mascarpone and the delicate taste of sautéed shrimp. Making these shrimp and salmon bites is a real pleasure: in just a few minutes you can bring to the table a shrimp and salmon appetizer that everyone agrees on, even the most refined palates.

Every bite holds a pleasant harmony of flavors and a rich texture, ideal for a toast with friends, a tasty aperitivo or an appetizer at holiday dinners such as Christmas or New Year’s Eve. If you are wondering how to make shrimp crostini just right, this detailed guide will help you make quick crostini for an aperitivo that will not go unnoticed on your table. Especially on special occasions, when you are looking for seafood appetizer ideas that are original yet simple, rely on this easy shrimp crostini recipe: success guaranteed.

To vary your appetizer menu, explore other seafood ideas too: try Salmon Crostini with Ricotta and Avocado Mousse, elegant Crostini with Salmon and Capers, indulgent Canapés with Salmon Mousse and tasty Salmon Stuffed Potatoes. And if you love classic flavors, don’t miss traditional smoked salmon crostini, perfect for any occasion.

Make these wonderful crostini with salmon cream with us, the real stars of any buffet or aperitivo supper: the simplicity of the method goes hand in hand with an elegant result, winning everyone over at the table with the unique taste of the sea.

Ingredients for 6 people

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Method

  1. To make the Shrimp Crostini with Salmon Cream, unroll the pâte brisée on the work surface and use a round cookie cutter to cut out as many discs as you can. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 20 minutes.
    Shrimp Crostini with Salmon Cream, step 1: pâte brisée discs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  2. While the crostini bases bake, make the salmon cream. Boil the salmon in plenty of water for about 5 minutes, then drain it and let it cool slightly.
  3. Remove the bones and skin from the salmon while it is still warm, cut it into small pieces and put it in the bowl of a food processor with the mascarpone, the chopped onion, a sprig of parsley, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  4. Blend until you reach the consistency you like, adding a little more oil if needed to make the cream softer. Once the cream is as thick as you like it, cover it with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface and put it in the fridge.
    Shrimp Crostini with Salmon Cream, step 4: the blended salmon and mascarpone cream
  5. When the crostini bases are ready, take them out of the oven and let them cool completely. Meanwhile, bring plenty of lightly salted water to a boil in a pot and cook the shrimp for a few minutes.
  6. When the shrimp are ready, drain them well and clean them carefully. Take the salmon cream and put it in a piping bag.
  7. Now assemble the crostini. Take a disc of pâte brisée, top it with some salmon cream and place a shrimp on top. Continue until you have used up all the ingredients, then serve the Shrimp Crostini with Salmon Cream. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you don’t like shrimp, you can replace them with slices of smoked salmon.

Tips

If you are not very practiced at cleaning fish, you can buy it already cleaned from your trusted fishmonger.

Storage

Shrimp Crostini with Salmon Cream should be eaten right away, but if you do have leftovers they keep in the fridge for one day in an airtight container.

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