Pastries with Salmon and Avocado: an elegant and very easy appetizer, perfect for parties, aperitifs, and buffets. These puff pastries are made with few ingredients and bring a refined result to the table without complications.
The pastries with salmon and avocado are one of those recipes that solve a thousand different occasions effortlessly. They work as a festive appetizer, fit perfectly into a homemade aperitif, and are also ideal for a buffet, where appearance counts as much as taste. The base of puff pastry, baked until golden and crispy, holds a simple and fragrant avocado cream, enriched with lemon juice that enhances its freshness. To complete it all, the smoked salmon, delicate and savory just right, makes every bite balanced and pleasant.
This is a recipe that focuses on essentials: few well-matched ingredients, no complicated preparation, and an elegant final result, perfect even when time is short but you don’t want to give up something well-made. The puff pastries with salmon and avocado can be prepared in advance, assembled at the last moment, and served either warm or at room temperature, maintaining their appeal.
It’s the type of appetizer that wins without the need for special effects: simple, clean, balanced. A versatile proposal to always keep in mind when looking for ideas with smoked salmon that can combine practicality and taste, with that refined touch that always makes a difference on the table.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the appropriate contact form at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 156.87 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 10.50 (g) of which sugars 0.45 (g)
- Proteins 5.99 (g)
- Fat 10.33 (g) of which saturated 1.58 (g)of which unsaturated 8.24 (g)
- Fibers 1.17 (g)
- Sodium 397.17 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 20 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Pastries with Salmon and Avocado
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 7 oz smoked salmon
- 1 avocado
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste sesame seeds
Tools
- Pizza Cutter
- Baking Tray
- Bowl
Recipe for Pastries with Salmon and Avocado
Start the preparation of pastries with salmon and avocado by cutting the puff pastry sheet into squares approximately 2.75 inches on each side.
Bake the puff pastry squares in a static oven at 350°F for about ten minutes.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the central seed and the peel.
Place it in a bowl and mash it with a fork until it becomes a puree.
Season the avocado pulp with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Assemble the pastries: put a tablespoon of avocado pulp on each puff pastry square.
Continue with a piece of smoked salmon.
Finish the pastries with salmon and avocado to taste with sesame seeds and bring them to the table.
Pastries with Salmon and Avocado: Easy and Quick Appetizer
These pastries with salmon and avocado are a simple and refined solution, perfect to bring to the table on any occasion. Crunchy, creamy, and well-balanced, they show how a few ingredients can be transformed into a curated appetizer, ideal for parties, aperitifs, and buffets, without sacrificing lightness and taste.
Also try the Bruschetta with Salmon and Stracciatella
FAQ
Can I prepare the pastries with salmon and avocado in advance?
Yes, you can bake the puff pastry in advance and store it at room temperature. However, it is advisable to prepare the avocado cream and assemble the pastries shortly before serving them, so they remain fresh and crispy.
How can I prevent the avocado from browning?
Lemon juice is essential: add it immediately to the avocado once opened and mix well. This way, the cream will retain a vibrant color for longer.
Can I substitute the smoked salmon?
Yes, you can replace it with smoked trout or with cooked and cooled shrimp. The result will be different but still balanced and suitable for an elegant appetizer.
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