Smoked Trout And Pickled Onions On Toast Recipes

SMOKED TROUT TOAST

Steps:

• Combine the trout and the scallions in a food processor and process, pulsing until everything is finely chopped. Then add lemon juice and yogurt and process another few seconds, until the ingredients are quite smooth.
• Toast baguette slices lightly in a toaster oven or a broiler, turning once. Spread the slices of toast with the trout mixture and serve.

SMOKED TROUT, CRèME FRAîCHE & PICKLED ONION

Steps:

• Combine onions, vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt with 1/4 cup hot water in a bowl; let pickle for 30 minutes.
• Grill bread slices.
• Combine lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, and crème fraîche in a bowl.
• Spoon crème fraîche mixture onto toasts. Top each with about 1 ounce smoked trout and a few slices drained pickled onions.
• Garnish with chervil or dill.

AVOCADO, CAPER, AND PICKLED-ONION TOAST

Steps:

• Combine the onion, lemon juice, capers, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a bowl. Let stand until the onions soften slightly, about 10 minutes.
• In another bowl, mash the lemon zest and avocado with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Spread half of the avocado mixture on one slice of toast and top with half the onions. If desired, add either the smoked trout or the soft-cooked egg. Repeat with remaining ingredients, and serve immediately.