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Salmon tartare with avocado is a French dish that is very popular in European countries. The raw ingredients included in the composition add piquancy. The method of cutting and serving matters. Since red fish is quite fatty, the calorie content can be reduced by excluding oil and mayonnaise from the composition.
Secrets of making salmon and avocado tartare
Buying quality products is the key to a good result. Tartar is made from raw salmon, which means you should pay special attention to the choice of fish.
Signs of a fresh product:
- the smell of cucumber or sea, but in no case fish;
- light eyes without clouding;
- gills are light and brightly colored;
- The dent immediately disappears after pressing.
It is also necessary to choose a ripe avocado so that there is no slight bitterness in the dish.
It is better to keep fresh salmon meat in water with added salt for 30 minutes, cutting the carcass into pieces.Fish in tartare is often accompanied by capers, cucumbers - fresh or pickled, and onions (shallots, red, chives).
To present a dish beautifully, chefs often use a serving ring. If it is missing, then you can take any form in which the snack is placed in layers, and then simply turned over onto a plate. The food inside should not be compacted too much, just lightly pressed.
Recipes for salmon tartare with avocado
Each chef tries to add his own twist to the dish. Therefore, in the cookbook you can find many cooking methods. The article describes the most popular combinations that are often found on the menus of expensive restaurants and eateries.
Salmon tartare on a bed of avocado
Beautifully laid out fish pieces on fruit cream look perfect on a plate served by a hospitable hostess to guests.
Compound:
- lightly salted salmon (fresh version can be used) – 400 g;
- boiled egg yolk – 1 pc.;
- mustard – 1 tsp;
- toasts – 4 pcs.;
- avocado – 1 pc.;
- citrus fruit juice – 1 tbsp. l.;
- cream cheese – 100 g.
Step-by-step preparation of tartare:
- The fish must be chopped very finely and the pieces mixed with mustard and mashed yolk with a fork.
- Wash the avocado with running water and wipe with napkins. Cut and remove the pit. Scoop out the pulp with a spoon, chop a little and place in a blender bowl.
- Add cream cheese, citrus juice and grind everything until smooth.
- The quantity of both masses should be enough for 4 servings; immediately mentally separate them to get the same shapes.
- Place the fruit cream on a clean plate and form into a small circle.
- There will be pieces of lightly salted fish on top.
At the end, place one piece of toast at a time and garnish with a sprig of herbs.
Salmon tartare with avocado and cucumber
An excellent snack option that is suitable for both a festive table and simple gatherings.
Product set:
- ripe avocado – 1 pc.;
- cucumber – 1 pc.;
- red onion – 1 pc.;
- salmon – 200 g;
- lemon – ½ piece;
- balsamic sauce – 1 tsp;
- olive oil.
Tartar is prepared as follows:
- You will first need to cut the avocado pulp into small pieces, which should be sprinkled with lemon juice so that it does not darken.
- Divide a clean cucumber into 2 halves lengthwise and remove the seeds with a small spoon.
- Finely chop along with the salmon fillet.
- Peel the onion and chop it.
- Mix everything in a convenient bowl, add black pepper and salt, season with olive oil.
Place on a plate using a pastry ring. You can put a few sprigs of arugula on top.
Salmon tartare with avocado and capers
Capers will give the tartare a sour, pungent taste. These berries are often used in fish dishes.
Product set:
- shallots – 1 pc.;
- avocado – 2 pcs.;
- pickled capers – 2 tbsp. l.;
- salmon – 300 g;
- lemon juice – 2 tbsp. l.;
- olive oil – 50 ml;
- black bread - 2 pieces.
Lightly salted fish tartare is prepared according to the following recipe:
- The onion must be chopped very finely and mixed with capers. Season the resulting mixture with olive oil and pepper.
- Chop the salmon fillet into small pieces along with the avocado pulp. Be sure to sprinkle the fruit with lemon juice.
- Cut 2 circles from the bread pulp using a pastry ring and fry a little in a dry frying pan. This will be the first layer of tartare.
- Next, lay out the remaining prepared products one by one.
Top with a thin slice of lemon.
Smoked salmon and avocado tartare
Housewives readily use this recipe when welcoming guests. The original presentation and taste of tartare will leave a good impression of your evening.
Compound:
- smoked salmon – 400 g;
- avocado – 2 pcs.;
- onion – 1 pc.;
- olive oil – 4 tbsp. l.;
- parsley.
Algorithm of actions:
- You will need 2 cups. In the first, mix finely chopped pieces of salmon and onions. Season with olive oil.
- Rinse the avocado thoroughly. Divide in half. Discard the bone, cut the flesh with a sharp knife and spoon it into another plate. Do not throw away the peel; it will be used as a serving dish.
- Add chopped parsley and a little lemon juice to the vegetable. Mash with a fork.
Place in layers into prepared boats. You can decorate with a small amount of red caviar.
Calorie content
Predominantly raw salmon tartare with avocado is high in protein and fat. The energy value of the dish ranges from 456 kcal per 100 g. This in most cases depends on the added products.
Fat content is increased by sauces (mayonnaise, butter), which you can discard and use only lemon juice as a dressing.
Conclusion
Salmon tartare with avocado is often included in the menu of gourmets who consider this combination of products simply ideal. The dish can be used as a snack at celebrations and holidays. It will take a little time to prepare, but the original presentation and taste, which you can experiment with, always leaves a good impression.
