Name: Smoked Trout and Arugula Toasts
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 4 whole-grain bread slices, toasted, cooled; Unsalted butter, room temperature; 8 ounces smoked trout or smoked whitefish chubs, skin and bones removed; 16 arugula leaves (about 2 bunches)

Martini fans will find that this simple and elegant appetizer goes perfectly with their favorite cocktail.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lemon

4 whole-grain bread slices, toasted, cooled

Unsalted butter, room temperature

8 ounces smoked trout or smoked whitefish chubs, skin and bones removed

16 arugula leaves (about 2 bunches)

Preparation

Cut half of lemon into 8 thin slices; leave second half unsliced. Spread toasted bread slices with butter. Cut each slice in half crosswise. Break trout into bite-size pieces. Arrange trout atop toasts, dividing equally and pressing to adhere. Squeeze juice from lemon half over trout. Season trout with pepper. Place 2 arugula leaves atop each toast. Garnish each with 1 lemon slice and serve.

TagsToast Sandwich Smoked Trout Trout Fish Seafood Arugula Leafy Greens Vegetable Starter Dinner Nut Free Dairy Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer Easy Quick No-Cook Bon Appétit

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