Some foods are meant to be together! One of our favorite pairs is salmon and avocado. Whether it's raw, smoked, or cooked salmon, avocado is always a great addition to the dish.

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Here’s a recipe for our super easy Salmon Avocado Layer:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb sushi-grade salmon

• 3 small shallots

• small bunch of chives

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• freshly ground black pepper to taste

• 1/2 avocado

• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

• toasts, crackers, or chips

DIRECTIONS:

1. Chop salmon into 1/3" cubes. Finely chop shallots. Chop chives.

2. Mix all the ingredients and add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, and pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.

3. Cut the avocado into small cubes. Sprinkle lemon juice to prevent color change.

4. Using a round gateaux mould, layer the salmon on top of the avocado.

5. Serve it with some toasts, crackers, or chips.

Salmon is a good source of healthy fats called omega-3.

Studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may have various health benefits like improved cardiovascular health, lower risk of cancer, and better cognitive function.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating about 8 ounces per week of a variety of seafood, including fish and shellfish.

REFERENCES:

1. Health Information: Omega-3 Fatty Acids. National Institute of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements. Updated July 9, 2019. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/

2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. USDA. Dec 2015. https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/resources/2015-2020_dietary_guidelines.pdf