Lunch: Smoked Salmon Tartines with Fried Capers

Recipe by Renee Erickson Find hot-smoked salmon, a Pacific Northwest delicacy, at specialty grocers. Erickson's favorite brand is available at lokifish.com.

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Salmon

Health and fertility benefits of Smoked Salmon Tartines with Fried Capers

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS.

Ingredients

1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
2/3 cup Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, patted dry
8 slices country-style bread, toasted or grilled
1 cup crème fraîche
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 freshly ground pepper
1 pound hot-smoked salmon, flaked
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Olive oil (for drizzling)

Instructions

Toss onion and vinegar in a small bowl; let stand at least 1 hour to pickle.
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, fry capers until opened and crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
Spread toasts with crème fraîche and season with salt and pepper. Top with smoked salmon, drained pickled red onion, fried capers, and chives; drizzle with oil.
Do ahead: Onion can be pickled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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