Smoked Trout & Avocado Celery Boats
A crunchy, satisfying snack featuring omega-3-rich smoked trout and creamy avocado. Served in crisp celery boats for a refreshing and low-carb bite.
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Before you start
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Equipment
Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
You can prep the trout mixture up to a day in advance. Store it in an airtight container with an extra squeeze of lemon juice over the top to prevent the avocado from browning.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Flake the smoked trout fillet into a…
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Flake the smoked trout fillet into a…
Flake the smoked trout fillet into a small bowl using a fork.
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Add the avocado to the bowl along…
Add the avocado to the bowl along with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Gently mash everything together until combined but still pleasantly chunky.
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Stir in the hemp hearts
Stir in the hemp hearts.
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Cut the celery stalks into 3-inch sticks
Cut the celery stalks into 3-inch sticks.
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Spoon the smoked trout and avocado mixture…
Spoon the smoked trout and avocado mixture directly into the hollow curve of the celery sticks, or serve the celery alongside the trout as a crunchy dipper.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If using tinned smoked trout rather…
If using tinned smoked trout rather than a fresh fillet, drain any excess oil or water well before flaking to keep the mixture from getting too loose.
You can prep the trout mixture…
You can prep the trout mixture up to a day in advance. Store it in an airtight container with an extra squeeze of lemon juice over the top to prevent the avocado from browning.
Feel free to fold in fresh…
Feel free to fold in fresh dill or chives if you happen to have them in your fridge for a brighter flavor.
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