Smoked Salmon Tartines with Fried Capers [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 8
• Time: 65 minutes

Smoked salmon is extremely rich in protein and a number of valuable nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, B and D. All these nutrients are needed to get constant energy and for general well-being. Other benefits of eating smoked salmon are increased blood flow in the body, muscle regeneration and suppressing hunger feelings. Capers contain lots of vitamins, anti-oxidants and phytonutrients that are needed for optimum health. Capers also have effective appetite stimulant properties in them.

Nutrition

• calories: 203
• protein: 14
• carbs: 15
• fat: 9
• saturated fat: 0.63
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.67
• monounsaturated fat: 1.61
• cholesterol: 14
• sodium: 545
• potassium: 106
• dietary fiber: 0.08
• sugars: 0.02
• vitamin a: 16
• vitamin c: 0
• calcium: 8
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 14.9
• other fats: 6.09

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1.04 tbsp chopped Chives, raw
• 1.04 dash Salt, table
• 1.04 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 0.48 unit Onion, red, raw
• 1.04 tsp Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 3.52 cup, cooked Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked
• 3.04 1 tbsp Creme Fraiche
• 8 1 slice country-style bread, toasted or grilled
• 2 tbsp, drained Capers, canned
• 11.04 1 tbsp champagne vinegar

Instructions

• Into a small bowl, combine vinegar and onion. Keep it aside for at least an hour to pickle.
• Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium-heat. Fry capers until they are crisp and have opened slightly. Drain excess oil from capers using paper towels.
• Spread the toasts with crème Fraiche and season them with salt and pepper.
• Provide toppings for each toast with smoked salmon, fried capers, drained pickled red onion and chives. Add a little oil over it.
• Serve immediately.