Smoked Salmon and Herb Butter

By SMorrissey

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced scallions (white and green parts)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 loaves dense 7-grain or health bread, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• Side of smoked salmon, thinly sliced

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 5mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

For the herb butter, combine the butter, garlic, scallions, dill, parsley, juice juice, salt and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until mixed, but do not whip.

To serve, spread some herb butter on a slice of bread and top it with a slice of smoked salmon.