Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon
Creamy and vibrant, Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon is a delightful breakfast or brunch option that promises to impress. This dish features perfectly ripe avocados spread over toasted bread, elegantly layered with savory smoked salmon, and topped with a zesty lemon-herb crème fraîche. Not only does it look stunning on any table, but it also delivers a satisfying combination of textures and flavors. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a quiet morning at home, this quick and nutritious recipe is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 thick slices of bread (sourdough, multigrain, or olive)
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1/3 cup crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest from one lemon
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 2 spring onions/scallions
- 2 tbsp capers (chopped)
- Extra-virgin olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Brush both sides of each bread slice with olive oil and grill in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crème fraîche, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, chopped spring onions, and capers. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread mashed avocado generously on each slice of toasted bread. Top with pieces of smoked salmon and finish with a dollop of the lemon-herb crème fraîche.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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