Smoked Salmon and Avocado Stack with Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms

• 2 whole (about 300 g flesh) ripe avocados⇄
• 20 ml lemon juice⇄
• 3 g salt⇄
• 2 g black pepper⇄
• 1 g red pepper flakes⇄

1. 1.Halve and pit the avocados, then scoop the flesh into a bowl.
2. 2.Mash roughly with a fork until chunky, then mix in lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for a balanced flavor, ensuring the texture remains coarse for better mouthfeel.

💡 Use a fork instead of a blender to keep the avocado chunky and avoid over-mixing.

• 400 g fresh spinach⇄
• 200 g cremini mushrooms⇄
• 2 cloves garlic⇄
• 15 ml olive oil⇄
• 2 g salt⇄
• 1 g black pepper⇄

Wash and pat dry the spinach, slice the mushrooms thinly, and mince the garlic; set aside in separate bowls to streamline the cooking process.

💡 Prepping ingredients now saves time during sautéing—keep everything within reach of the stove.

• 15 ml olive oil⇄
• 2 cloves garlic⇄
• 200 g cremini mushrooms⇄
• 400 g fresh spinach⇄
• 2 g salt⇄
• 1 g black pepper⇄

1. 1.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (about 160°C) and add minced garlic.
2. 2.Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until they release their juices and turn golden.
3. 3.Toss in spinach in handfuls and stir for 1-2 minutes until just wilted and bright green.
4. 4.Season with salt and pepper.

💡 Don’t overcrowd the pan with spinach—add it gradually to ensure even wilting without steaming.

• 200 g (sliced) smoked salmon⇄
• 40 g (thinly sliced into rings) red onion⇄
• 20 g (drained) capers⇄
• 10 g fresh dill fronds⇄
• 20 ml extra virgin olive oil⇄
• 10 ml lemon juice⇄

1. 1.Divide the mashed avocado onto 4 plates and shape into flat, even rounds.
2. 2.Drape smoked salmon slices over each avocado base, then top with thinly sliced red onion rings, a sprinkle of capers, and fresh dill fronds.
3. 3.Finish with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a crack of black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

💡 Use cold-smoked salmon for its delicate, silky texture that complements the creamy avocado perfectly.