Sweet Potato Crostini with Swordfish and Stracchino

You’ve come to the right place for a delicious recipe like this. Sweet potato crostini with swordfish and stracchino are a tasty and original appetizer. Here’s what you need and how to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 200g of smoked swordfish fillet
• 150g of stracchino cheese
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped chives for garnish
• Lemon juice (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Wash the sweet potatoes well, then slice them about 1-2 cm thick. Ensure they are more or less the same size for even cooking.
3. Place the potato slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, and season with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake the sweet potato slices for about 20-30 minutes or until they are soft inside and crispy on the edges.
5. Once ready, remove the sweet potato slices from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
6. Cut the smoked swordfish into small pieces or strips that fit the size of the potato slices.
7. Spread a layer of stracchino on each sweet potato slice, then add the swordfish on top.
8. If you like, you can sprinkle some lemon juice on the swordfish to add a note of freshness.
9. Garnish each crostini with chopped chives and a grind of fresh pepper.
10. Arrange the crostini on a serving plate and serve them slightly warm or at room temperature.

Fun Facts

Smoked swordfish has a bold flavor and pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the potato and the creaminess of the stracchino. Smoking is an ancient technique that gives the fish a particularly sought-after taste and an intense aroma. In this recipe, the tradition of smoked fish is combined with the innovation of sweet potato crostini for a truly pleasant fusion result on the palate.

Enjoy your meal!