Spiced Avocado Toast With Citrus-Cured Salmon And Poached Egg

Spiced Avocado Toast With Citrus-Cured Salmon And Poached Egg
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Eat avocado toast with some spiced poached eggs and arugula salsa verde on the side—a dish perfect for brunch.This recipe is courtesy of McCormick.
Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Spiced Avocado Toast with Citrus-Cured Salmon and Poached Egg
Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
  • 4 ounce kosher salt
  • 2 ounce granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mccormick® pure lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon mccormick® pure lime extract
  • 1 boneless skinless salmon fillet (1 1/2 lb.)
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon mccormick® paprika
  • 1 teaspoon mccormick® garlic powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • mccormick® sea salt grinder, to taste
  • 2 cup arugula or mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2 teaspoon mccormick® oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon mccormick® thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon mccormick® garlic powder
  • mccormick® sea salt grinder, to taste
  • mccormick® ground pepper black, to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 slices whole-wheat sourdough or wheat bread
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon mccormick® garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as chervil, chives, cilantro or parsley), chopped
  • 2 tablespoon mccormick® poppy seed
  • 2 tablespoon mccormick® sesame seed, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon mccormick® minced onions, toasted
  • 2 teaspoon mccormick® minced garlic, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon mccormick® sea salt grinder
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon mccormick® pure lemon extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon mccormick® pure lime extract
Directions
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the salt, sugar and lime extracts.
  2. Lay an 18-inch-long piece of plastic wrap on a work surface.
  3. Mound half of the seasoning mixture in the center of the plastic wrap and press it into a rectangle slightly bigger than the piece of salmon.
  4. Place the salmon on top of the mixture and cover with the remaining mixture.
  5. Wrap tightly in the plastic and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  6. Remove the salmon from the cure and quickly rinse under cold water.
  7. Pat dry and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  8. In a shallow dish, combine the vinegar, paprika and garlic powder and whisk until dissolved.
  9. Carefully crack the eggs into the dish with the vinegar and let stand 5 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, fill a wide pot approximately 3 inches deep with water.
  11. Bring the water to a simmer and season to taste with salt.
  12. Adjust the heat so the water maintains a simmer.
  13. Carefully lift the eggs from the vinegar mixture with a slotted spoon and place into the simmering water.
  14. Cook the eggs until just firm, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  15. Lift eggs out with a slotted spoon and gently blot with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  16. Serve immediately or transfer to ice water to hold.
  17. (Note: Chilled eggs can be reheated in simmering water for 10 seconds before serving).
  18. Combine the arugula, oil, capers, oregano, vinegar, garlic and thyme in a food processor and pulse to chop well, but do not puree it.
  19. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  20. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over both sides of the bread slices.
  21. Toast or grill the bread until lightly browned on both sides, but still tender and soft in the center.
  22. Set the toast on a rack to cool.
  23. Meanwhile, cut the avocados in half and carefully remove the pits.
  24. Scoop the flesh from the skin and place in a mixing bowl.
  25. Add the lime juice, garlic powder, salt and remaining tablespoon olive oil.
  26. Mash the avocado with a fork until well mixed, but not smooth.
  27. Fold in the herbs.
  28. Stir together the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, garlic and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
  29. Stir together the olive oil and the lemon and lime extracts in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
  30. Cut the salmon into slices approximately 1/4-inch thick.
  31. Lightly brush the slices with the oil and pound lightly with the side of the knife to thin them out.
  32. Divide the avocado mixture equally among the slices of toast and spread into an even layer.
  33. Sprinkle each with the everything spice mixture.
  34. Top half of the toast with the some of the sliced salmon and the other half with the spice-poached eggs and arugula salsa verde.
  35. Cut each slice in half and serve.
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