In short: 5 smoked salmon and avocado recipes: toast (10 min, brunch), tartare (gourmet appetizer), bowl (complete meal), maki sushi (homemade Philadelphia roll version), cold cream (elegant starter).
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Why smoked salmon + avocado is a winning combination
The smoked salmon-avocado combination has become one of the most sought-after dishes of the 21st century for technical reasons:
Fat balance: avocado provides monounsaturated fats (oleic acid) that balance the fat in salmon. The feeling of fullness is complete but not heavy.
Complementary textures: creamy avocado and silky salmon melt in your mouth. No dry or hard elements to break the harmony.
Compatible nutrition: both provide omega-3, quality protein, vitamins D and B12. Excellent combination for a healthy diet.
1. Toast: the easiest combination
Toasted sourdough bread + mashed avocado with salt and lemon + smoked salmon slices + roe + poached or boiled egg + Maldon salt + EVOO.
Preparation: 10 min. Ideal for brunch.
2. Smoked salmon and avocado tartare
Smoked salmon diced + avocado cubed + chopped scallion + lemon juice + EVOO + cilantro or dill + soy sauce (optional). Serve in a ring or bowl with savory crackers or rye crackers on the side.
Preparation: 12 min. Gourmet appetizer.
3. Salmon avocado bowl (Hawaiian-Mediterranean style)
Bowl with a base of cooked rice (sushi or brown rice) + smoked salmon slices + fanned avocado + cooked edamame + scallion + black sesame + shredded nori + sriracha or soy sauce to taste.
Preparation: 15 min. Nutritious complete meal.
4. Smoked salmon and avocado maki sushi
Nori + cooked and seasoned sushi rice + avocado strip + smoked salmon strip + roll with makisu (bamboo mat) + cut into pieces. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi and gari (pickled ginger).
Preparation: 30 min (requires sushi rice). Homemade version of the Japanese-American Philadelphia roll.
5. Cold avocado-smoked salmon cream
Puréed avocado + crème fraîche + lemon juice + salt + pepper + EVOO → cream. Serve in a small glass with smoked salmon slices on top and dill.
Preparation: 8 min. Elegant starter for a formal dinner.
Bacalalo premium smoked salmon
Norwegian cold smoked salmon, gourmet quality. For toast, tartare, bowls or sushi. Artisan selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do smoked salmon and avocado combine so well?
Which avocado to choose?
How to prevent avocado from oxidizing?
Does any smoked salmon work?
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To conclude
Smoked salmon + avocado is the gastronomic combination of the 21st century: healthy, elegant, versatile and always satisfying. Whether it's a quick brunch or a formal dinner, there's a variation that works. With good smoked salmon, the dish practically makes itself.
Salmon roe for topping
Salmon roe to crown your toast or tartare. They add color and an oceanic "pop". 10g/person is enough.
