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Smoked Salmon Tartines with Fried Capers

Name: Smoked Salmon Tartines with Fried Capers
Cuisine: french
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)

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Toss onion and vinegar in a small bowl; let stand at least 1 hour to pickle.
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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.
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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.
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Do ahead: Onion can be pickled 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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