elegant open faced smoked salmon sandwiches

Salmon

Elegant Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

These smoked salmon sandwiches are simple enough for even the most inexperienced cook, yet delicious and elegant enough to be served to a special someone. Serve with a good wine and a salad for a light dinner that leaves plenty of room for a decadent dessert!

Ingredients

4 slices bread
2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
1 teaspoon finely chopped scallion
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon bottled minced garlic
8 slices smoked salmon
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
½ lemon

Directions

Toast bread slices in a toaster until golden and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes.
Combine butter, scallion, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl.
Spread each piece of bread with 1/2 tablespoon of herbed butter mixture. Layer with 2 slices of smoked salmon, followed by cucumber. Top with a squeeze of lemon juice. Cut on an angle and serve immediately.