Smoked Salmon & Avocado Tartare
A layered avocado and smoked salmon dish inspired straight from a dish from Cafe Charlot in Paris. Quick, easy and elegant, serve as a starter with baguette slices or crackers, or as a main dish accompanied by les frites for an indulgent dinner.
Servings: 2
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt & pepper to taste
- 150 grams smoked salmon finely diced
- 2 tbsp crème fraîche or Greek Yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh dill chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tsp chives finely chopped
- hot sauce or lemon zest for brightness optional
For garnish:
- Dijon mustard sauce whisk Dijon mustard + olive oil + tiny bit of honey or lemon juice
- fresh dill sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado base:Dice the avocado, mix gently with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.Place in a round ring mold (or improvise with a food can with both ends removed). Press lightly to form the bottom layer.
- Prepare the salmon mixtureIn a bowl, mix diced smoked salmon with crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, olive oil, dill, and chives. Season lightly with pepper (smoked salmon is usually salty enough).
- AssembleSpoon the salmon mixture over the avocado base in the mold. Smooth the top and carefully remove the ring mold.
- Plate & garnishDrizzle or dot Dijon mustard sauce around the plate as in the picture.Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill on top.