Smoked Salmon Avocado Boats with Dill Cream Cheese
15min
5min
3
385
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Chef's Note
For the best flavor, look for cold-smoked salmon rather than hot-smoked. Cold-smoked has a silkier texture and more delicate flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy avocado and tangy cream cheese. You can prepare the cream cheese mixture up to 2 days ahead and store in the refrigerator, just bring to room temperature before assembling.
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Ingredients
3 large avocados, ripe but firm
6 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 medium lemon
6 oz smoked salmon
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced
3 medium radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator 30 minutes before starting to soften.
- 2
Wash and dry all fresh produce. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, finely dice 2 tablespoons of red onion, and finely dice 1/4 cup of cucumber. Thinly slice 3 radishes.
- 3
Zest half of the lemon and then cut the lemon in half. Squeeze 1 tablespoon of juice from one half and reserve the other half for serving.
- 4
In a medium bowl, combine 6 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- 5
Cut the 3 avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. If needed, slice a small portion off the bottom of each avocado half so they sit flat without wobbling.
- 6
Using a spoon, carefully scoop out some of the avocado flesh from each half, creating a deeper well while leaving a 1/2-inch border. Roughly chop the scooped avocado and set aside.
- 7
Sprinkle the avocado boats with a small pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
- 8
Fill each avocado boat with the dill cream cheese mixture, dividing it evenly among the 6 halves.
- 9
Layer 1 oz of smoked salmon on top of each cream cheese-filled avocado boat, folding or arranging it decoratively.
- 10
Sprinkle each boat with the diced cucumber, red onion, capers, and the reserved chopped avocado.
- 11
Top with sliced radishes and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
- 12
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for additional brightness if desired.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
385
15g
12g
32g
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