With the beautiful season, I usually prepare a nice toast with salmon, avocado, egg, and walnuts. You might say, it’s a recipe you’ve seen before, but beware because my egg isn’t poached.
I don’t know about you, but when I prepare a recipe, I don’t want to complicate things too much. So read on to see how I make it. I recommend using natural salmon instead of smoked.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients to prepare a toast with salmon, avocado, egg, and walnuts:
- 1 egg
- 1 oz oz natural salmon (smoked is fine too)
- 1/4 avocado
- 3 walnuts
- 1 slice Tuscan bread
- 1/4 lemon
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
For cooking, I use this non-stick pan that I highly recommend because it is made with a high-quality non-stick ILAG coating, free of PFOA. I’ve been using it for a year and I have to say it hasn’t scratched, and even after washing in the dishwasher, the coating hasn’t deteriorated at all.
- 1 Spatula BUNDLEPRO BPA-Free Silicone Spatula
- 1 Pan MasterChef 9.5-inch Non-Stick Frying Pan
Preparation Steps for the Toast:
The particularity of my recipe is the cooking of the egg.
I proceed exactly as if I were making a fried egg, so I grease a pan, heat it very well, crack the egg and as soon as the white starts to set with a spatula (you’ll find the link in the tools section, look for one without BPA and that can withstand high temperatures above 450°F), flip it, and voilà a splendid poached-like fried egg :-O
Before cooking the egg, I advise you to prepare the avocado cream. You’ll just need to peel the avocado, remove the pit, and gather the pulp in a bowl. Mash the pulp with a fork, adding lemon juice, a pinch of salt, pepper, and finally, a drizzle of oil.
To prepare the toast, use a toaster for convenience or a pan or a grill.
When the bread is toasted, add the avocado cream, salmon, the poached-like fried egg, if desired, some walnuts chopped into small pieces, and a drizzle of oil to finish.
Variant:
Toast with hummus, smoked salmon, hard-boiled egg, and pumpkin seeds.
Why try it?
Lower fat content compared to avocado
Rich in fiber and plant proteins
More pronounced flavor, ideal for brunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients for 1 toast
1 slice of whole grain or Tuscan bread
1 generous tablespoon of hummus (chickpea or lentil)
1 hard-boiled egg
1 oz of smoked or natural salmon
1 teaspoon of pumpkin or sunflower seeds
Black pepper, fresh parsley or dill
(Optional) a few drops of lemon
Procedure:
– Cook the egg: boil it for 8-9 minutes, then cool in cold water and peel.
– Toast the bread: in a pan, oven, or toaster until crispy.
– Spread the hummus: create a creamy and even layer.
– Add the salmon: slightly roll it to give the dish volume.
– Slice the egg and place it on top of the salmon.
– Finish with seeds, black pepper, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon.
Extra Tip
You can make the recipe vegan by replacing the egg with smoked tofu slices seared in a pan.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Is it better to use smoked or natural salmon?
I recommend natural salmon (less salty), but you can easily use smoked salmon.
What if my egg breaks when I flip it?
Make sure the pan is well-heated and oiled. Use silicone spatulas resistant to high temperatures (above 450°F) and proceed slowly and gently, it will be fine.
Can I prepare it in advance?
No, the toast is best fresh: the avocado cream tends to oxidize and the bread loses its crunchiness. Eat it immediately, while still warm.
How to prevent the avocado cream from oxidizing and turning black?
Add lemon or lime juice, as citric acid slows down the oxidation process.
