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Whiskey Grapefruit Glazed Smoked Salmon Crostini Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Jimrug1 / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago Grapefruit and Whiskey compliment the smoked Salmon perfectly in this unique Crostini appetizer. The Chipotle powder enhances the smokiness of the Salmon and brings a little "zip" to the dish. Hope you enjoy... Prep:40m Cook:10m Servings:8	Jimrug1
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Ingredients

12 ounces smoked salmon

½ cup Grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and roughly chopped

2 Tbls Capers

4 oz Cream Cheese, softened

4 oz Mascarpone, softened

Leaves from ½ bunch of fresh Thyme, finely chopped

1 Tsp finely ground Chipotle powder

2 Tbls Good EV Olive Oil

2 Baguettes, cut on the bias into 1/4″ slices.

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GLAZE

½ cup Scotch Whiskey (Preferably an “Islay” for its smoky flavor but any good Scotch will do.)

¼ cup Grapefruit juice

¼ cup Honey

Directions

In a small pot, reduce the Whiskey, Grapfruit Juice and Honey until it becomes like thin syrup. Let cool slightly. It will thicken a little.

Fit a cooling rack on top of a sheet pan and place the Salmon Strips on the rack. Brush the Salmon generously on all sides with the Grapefruit-Scotch glaze. Cover loosely with foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

When Ready: Slice Salmon into 3/4-1″ pieces and set aside.

In a small bowl, whip the Cream Cheese and Mascarpone together; stir in chopped thyme. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, gently toss the chopped Grapefruit with Chipotle Powder Set aside.

Brush bread slices with olive oil and toast or broil both sides until lightly golden and crisp. Let cool to room temperature.

Spread toasts with Cheese mixture. Divide Salmon evenly among Toasts, piling loosely. Top with Chipotle Spiced Grapefruit and a few Capers. Serve immediately.

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Comments

22566 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Thank-you for the recipe Jim,really nice sounding one,now if only I could have a glass of,1937 Glenfiddich,DREAMING,I know...but if you dream,dream big.

Kind Regards

mystic_river1 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Oh yeah babe...that sounds like a bit of alright. Good luck in the contest. Five Fabulous Forks

gourmetana 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Wow, if I haven't had dinner already I would run to the kitchen to make this! Sounds amazing! 5*****

greekgirrrl 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Wow---I am wiping the drool off of your little avatar up there..This is tremendous...I am impressed!

trigger 1 year, 1 month ago said:
I can not wait to get my hands on a piece of smoked salmon so I can try this recipe Jim.
Five forks

sparow64 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Absolutely fabulous my friend!! Saving this one!!

lunasea 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Well...wow...how unique and totally delightful, Jim hon. I had a feeling you'd pull out all the stops on this and I was right. I keep reading it and imagining how delicious these little artful and flavor-laden compositions would taste. Thanks for your inspiration and the good eats. ;-)~ Vickie

P.S. Have homemade baguettes...will travel. :)

stewie 1 year, 1 month ago said:
OMG...Jimrug...this looks like a Doozy...Of course the first word in the title caught my eye, But WOW!!!!...as I read on it all seemed to be a perfect blend....looks and sounds delicious...Thanks for posting it...Rock On......Your cooking pal Stewie...Oh ya...of course I will give this one 5 FORKS!!!!

elgab89 1 year, 1 month ago said:
I LOVE IT! I know now what I'll make on NY Eve!
Grapefruit, capers and whiskey - who would have thought? JIM! Great combo!

juels 1 year, 1 month ago said:
I absolutely love smoked salmon!!! I always look for new recipes with it. This is a really wonderful recipe, thanks for sharing it! Hey, there's an idea for a new group: smoked salmon recipes. Why don't you start it?

greenlord 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Hey Jim ! I'm loving the cream chease/Mascarpone mix. smokeyness of the Chipotle + Whiskey in the glazing. Sounds like the perfect blend for texture and flavor! 5+ on this one my friend. You impress me once again.

luisascatering 1 year ago said:
This is quite inventive with really intriguing flavor combinations! Good luck in the contest :-)

notyourmomma 1 year ago said:
Ohhh, now I know what to do with the grapefruit residing in the frig. Great combo.

lunasea 1 year ago said:
I made these tonight and I can't even describe how delicious they were. Plus, they are so pretty. I love the textures and flavor combination. The cheese-thyme spread was luscious. The smoky flavors of the Bowmore Islay, the salmon and the chipotle powder in the grapefruit tied everything together with a tasty and heady bow. Add the tart yet sweet kiss of the grapefruit and the briny touch of the capers. Perfect.

I wish I could rate you again - this is a wonderful appetizer. I had some for dinner - and didn't need anything else. Crostini and cocktails - bliss! Outstanding job, Jim sweetie.... ;-)~ Vickie

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elgab89 1 year ago said:
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THIS RECIPE HAS WON THE FIRST PRIZE
FOR BEST APPETIZER - NOVEMBER 2008
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grumblebee 1 year ago said:
Do you think i could substitute smoked paprika and/or cayenne for the chipotle powder? i really want to make this tonight and have everything except for the chipotle powder. (i do have smoked paprika and cayenne though)

congrats on your recipe winning 1st too, by the way! :)

mjcmcook 9 months, 2 weeks ago said:
~Hello~Jim~
I LOVE this "5"FORK!!!!! Salmon recipe!
All the Flavors combine to make a 'Brilliant'
'Taste Treat'~
~*~mj~*~

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