Smoked-Trout-and-Caper-Cream-Cheese Toasts

By cnash

Inspired by the classic combination of bagels with lox and cream cheese, this variation uses smoked trout and homemade English muffins. It would be equally good on other breads, such as a baguette, or even the bagel that inspired it.

Ingredients

• 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 tablespoon(s) chopped chives
• Chives (1-inch lengths), for garnish
• 1 tablespoon(s) chopped drained capers
• 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 5 English muffins, split, toasted, and buttered
• 1/2 pound(s) skinless smoked trout fillet, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, shallot, chopped chives, capers, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Spread the English muffins with the caper cream cheese. Top with the smoked trout, garnish with the chive pieces, and serve.