Asparagus Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus
• 1/2 lb smoked salmon
• 1 wedge of imported brie cheese
• 1 baguette, sliced in to 1/2-inch slices
• 1/2 olive oil
• sea salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. With a pastry brush, lightly brush the slices of baguette with olive oil. Place pieces on pan, season with salt and pepper. Bake in oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden.

2. 2

   Blanch trimmed asparagus in rapidly boiling salted water for about 3 minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice bath. Remove once cooled to dry, then cut into 1-inch pieces.

3. 3

   To assemble: Place a small piece of salmon on top of the crostini, then two pieces of asparagus, and top with one small slice of brie. Garnish with freshly cracked pepper.