Festive Holiday Recipe: Smoked Salmon And Cream Cheese Pintxo

This Spanish snack is a simple yet irresistible appetizer you’ll want to make again and again.

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Photo: Supplied/ Spanishbores.com

Pintxos are Basque appetizers with style. Every Spanish tapas bar has counters filled with these tasty morsels, which are small snacks served on bread, typically skewered.

SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE PINTXO

INGREDIENTS:

Bread: You can experiment with different kinds of bread here, but in Basque Country, a hearty baguette is the most commonly used.
Salmon: If you can't find smoked salmon (or it's too pricey) try smoked trout. It's a common substitute in Spain, and you can barely tell the difference. Other smoked fish, such as cod, could also work.
Cream Cheese: If you prefer, try another creamy spreadable cheese, such as mascarpone.
Toppings: You can get creative here! From the black sesame seeds, olives to pickled vegetables, feel free to experiment.

DIRECTIONS:

Slice a baguette and lightly toast the slices in the oven.
Spread a generous amount of cream cheese on each slice.
Top with the thinly sliced, smoked salmon.
Garnish as desired with lemon slices, fresh parsley, or any other Basque-inspired topping you want to try. Enjoy immediately.

Recipe from Spanishbores.com

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Festive Holiday Recipe: Smoked Salmon And Cream Cheese Pintxo

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