Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Sourdough Bread slices, sliced about 1/2 inch thick. (you can also use a baguette for this recipe, sliced in half lengthwise, or slices of rye bread)
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 4 tablespoons of Boursin Cheese
- 4 ounces of smoked salmon
- 2 teaspoons of capers
- 1 lemon (for slicing and also to zest the lemon peel)
- 4 thin slices of raw onion
- Fresh dill (a few fronds)
Instructions
- Over medium heat in a non stick pan, heat the butter. Brown both sides of the bread slightly, for just a couple minutes each side until golden brown.
- Allow a few minutes for the bread to cool and then generously slather the Boursin Cheese onto the grilled bread. Top with smoked salmon, I recommend bunching up the salmon slices a bit (like the photo) so that you are not lying the slice of salmon flat on the bread. It makes for a prettier presentation
- Top with the capers, sliced red onion, lemon slices and dill fronds as well as a little lemon zest.
- If you wish, you can add a few grinds of black pepper and a good pinch of sea salt.
- If you don't have dill fronds, feel free to use the fresh herbs that you have - chives or parsley work really well.
Voilà! It is that simple!
Serve immediately.
Notes
What to serve with a Smoked Salmon Tartine.
Soft Scrambled Eggs or hard-boiled eggs are delicious. Fresh steamed asparagus or zesty salad like this Salad Mentonnaise work beautifully too.
How to make homemade Boursin Cheese - Boursin Cheese Substitute
If you can't find Boursin Cheese near you, this homemade version is a great substitute!
- 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1⁄2teaspoon chopped fresh basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1⁄2teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1teaspoon fresh dill
- 1 clove of Garlic, grated
Mix together until fully incorporated and soft and spreadable.