Aguacate Relleno (Stuffed Avocado with Smoked Salmon and Egg), a beautifully fresh, rich, luxurious dish that is inspired by this month's destination in Eat the World: Colombia!
Song of the day: "Otra Noche" by Aurelio Gallardo.
Aguacate Relleno (Stuffed Avocado with Smoked Salmon and Egg). Here's a dish that can be served for breakfast or lunch. There is nothing like a trio of avocado, egg, and smoked salmon. Vibrant colors, equally tantalizing in taste and texture. Come with us and discover Colombia through food!
It's been a while...…………….
Wow, how time flies. The last time we did a post for Eat the World was many months ago. I really missed it. When Nicoletta told me that Colombia was the next destination on our journey of the world through food, I was really excited to dive right back in.
Colombia...…...
To me, Colombia is a culture of food, dance and so much more. When researching recipes, I found so many I wanted to do. There were soups, stews, imagine a loaded Colombian hotdog, however when I saw these Aguacate Relleno, Stuffed Avocado, they seemed to really capture me consequently having me at the market picking up a nice ripe avocado, and some smoked salmon and a few other things.
I love avocado...…………
Honestly, I didn't start my foodie relationship with avocado till I was an adult. It is not something you see on an Italian table. I remember having it in guacamole and it was delicious and so, as a result, it has become something we try having often. In this recipe, it is stuffed with an egg then baked and some salmon added after the fact. I am so excited for you to try this, so let's get right down to it and we can ride the flavor train to Colombia and make these Aguacate Relleno (Stuffed Avocado with Smoked Salmon and Egg).
Let's go shopping, shall we...………
This recipe is really easy and needs very few ingredients. Simple, easy to prepare, and not to mention delicious!
The list:
- Avocados
- Eggs
- Smoked salmon
- Green onion
- Fresh dill
- Dijon mustard with basil
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and paprika
- Some salsa
Eggs in the hole...……...
Look at how lovely the eggs look nestled in that bowl of pure flavor richness. Yum! So, this is what we need to do:
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit. Scoop some of the bowl out and brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and just a pinch of paprika.
- Crack some small eggs into the bowl of the avocado and season again. Sprinkle some finely chopped green onion and place into a preheated oven at 300 degrees F. Bake until eggs are cooked to your liking. I cooked mine a bit longer, wanted a firmer yolk.
- Take out of the oven.
Looking pretty yummy so far, don't you think?...….
That baked avocado with the egg looks stupendous. I can't wait to try it, however, we have to put the finishing touches on, first:
- I shredded up some romaine lettuce and then I nestled the stuffed avocados onto a plate where I made a bed of lettuce.
- Now, time to layer the smoked salmon and put it on one side. A bit of fresh dill and finely chopped green onion, and we are just about there.
- Just a smidge of olive oil and a couple of sides, like salsa and basil lemon Dijon, and we are set. Time to eat!
Food presented beautifully touches the deepest of foodie hearts...…………...
I love the look of these. They make me feel light and joyful, similar to a warm sunny bright day! I can smell the smokiness of the salmon and that hint of earthy sweet dill. The mustard is going to add a nice kick and the salsa, well, I love the zing it brings to the table with just a slight bit of heat.
Tasting time...……...
The nice thing about these stuffed avocados is very easy to eat. You can do it with a fork and knife, or use a spoon. Whatever your heart desires! My first bite reveals some pretty rich and velvety flavors. The avocado is the star and it partners so well with the egg.
The yolk offers a beautiful creaminess to the mix with its luscious flavor bathing the avocado. I like the smokiness of the salmon and its flavor, consequently waking up my taste buds to no end. The dill is beautiful and with the addition of the Dijon and those hits of basil and lemon along with the tomato salsa, this is definitely an extravaganza of flavor and texture.
Final thoughts...…………..
The world is going through some tough times, people are feeling the change of a world we once knew and holding onto hope for that to return. It is in times like these that we stand together and hold each other in a virtual embrace.
We can still celebrate and there is no better way than food! So glad you took this ride on the Eat the World flavor train. Give this Aguacate Relleno (Stuffed Avocado with Smoked Salmon and Egg) a try. It's easy, simple, yet so sophisticated in presentation and flavor. Welcome to Colombia!
Cheers!
Song of the day: "Otra Noche" by Aurelio Gallardo.
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Aguacate Relleno (Stuffed Avocado with Smoked Salmon and Egg)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 people 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Aguacate Relleno (Stuffed Avocado with Smoked Salmon and Egg). Here's a dish that can be served for breakfast or lunch. There is nothing like a trio of avocado, egg, and smoked salmon. Vibrant colors, equally tantalizing in taste and texture. Come with us and discover Colombia through food!
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 small free-range eggs
- 2 slices smoked salmon
- 1 stalk green onion chopped fine
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
- Salt and pepper
- Pinch of paprika
Garnish:
- 2 Tbsp salsa
- 1 heaping Tbsp Dijon mustard with basil and lemon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Cut avocado in half and take the pit out. Scoop some of the middle out, creating a larger bowl.
- Brush inside of avocado with the olive oil, season with salt pepper and paprika.
- Crack eggs into the avocado and season again with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with finely chopped green onion. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and then into middle rack of oven, bake for 15 minutes or until the egg is cooked to your liking.
- Take out of oven. Grab a slice of smoked salmon fan and place to one side on top of the avocado.
- Garnish with a fresh sprig of dill.
- Serve with salsa and Dijon mustard on the side.
Enjoy!
Notes
- Cook the egg to your liking, I cooked mine a bit longer.
- Category: Breakfast, brunch
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Colombian
Keywords: Avocado, brunch, Colombian, dill, eat the world, eggs, smoked salmon, chives, breakfast, salsa
Oh my goodness these are just GORGEOUS!!
Thank you, you are very kind and made me smile and feel good! It is so beautiful when we can capture pure heart in a photograph and share that with like minded people!
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers!
This really appeals to the millennial in me 😀
That's fantastic. I love when people are inspired by recipes and this one is a real beauty and too delicious too!
Thank you!
You had me at avocado! Love them, and this sounds amazing to add an egg and some luscious smoked salmon. Such simplicity but such lusciousness. Your photos make them look irresistible!
Thank you so much Margaret! I really enjoyed making this dish, and I am working really hard on our photography, so your comment made me feel real good. Thanks again!
Happy day to you!