4ozsalmon roe caviar(thawed if frozen, see caviar buying tips below), you'll need 2 jars if getting the 2-oz jars
½of a baguette(about 8-10 inches of baguette without the rounded ends)
2-3tablespoonsunsalted buttersoftened to room temperature
chives(or garlic chives, scallions, fresh parsley, or dill)
Instructions
Cut off the rounded ends of the baguette, then slice the baguette into thin slices (about ¼ - ⅓ inch), as thin as you can go without the baguette slices breaking. I made 18 caviar toasts with one 4-oz caviar can, so start with about 15-18 slices and go from there.
Optional step to toast the baguette (see notes): Preheat oven to 375F. Place the baguette slices on a large baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes, until warm but not crisp (unless you want it crisp, then add a few more minutes!). Allow to cool before the next step.
Spread butter on top of each baguette slice. I recommend going a little heavy on the butter because the creaminess is a nice contrast to the crusty baguette and the salty caviar.
Use a teaspoon to add some salmon roe caviar on top of each toast. I recommend going a little lighter on the caviar because it can be salty and you don't want to overpower the butter and baguette.
Cut the chives into ½-inch pieces and decorate the top of each toast with 2-3 pieces. If using other herbs, finely mince them and add a small pinch on top of each toast. Serve immediately.
Notes
To toast or not to toast: It's up to you! If I have a soft, freshly baked baguette (especially one that might be warm still), I prefer serving the caviar on a soft, untoasted baguette. If you prefer more of a crispy crostini type of toast, you can toast the baguette. 5 minutes if you want to just warm it up and soften it, up to 10 minutes for a crustier baguette.These are best served immediately, or within an hour of preparing. If you want to make them ahead of time, you can refrigerate for up to 2 hours, but remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving so they can come to room temperature. If refrigerating, I do not recommend toasting the baguette in advance, there's no point in doing that.Read the blog post for tips on where and how to buy salmon roe caviar.Nutrition facts are per a serving size of toasts, assuming 18 pieces are made, and will vary depending on the actual brands and amounts of ingredients used per toast.