Pescatarian Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These lettuce cups are the kind of dish that looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did — bright, fresh, and genuinely impressive on a platter. Silky smoked salmon pairs beautifully with creamy avocado and cool cucumber, all cradled in tender butter lettuce leaves that act as the perfect edible vessel. The lemon-olive oil dressing ties everything together with a citrusy lift, and the fresh dill and chives add an herby finish that makes each bite feel a little luxurious. For anyone eating seafood but skipping meat, this is the kind of recipe that proves you are absolutely not missing out — it feels celebratory without requiring a stove or much prep at all. Optional capers add a briny punch if you want to lean into that classic smoked salmon flavor profile even further. Serve it straight away for the best texture, with extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
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4 servings
For the cups
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
For the filling
- 6 oz smoked salmon, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp capers, drained (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper until combined and slightly emulsified.
- 2
In a separate bowl, gently toss the diced avocado and cucumber with half the dressing until lightly coated.
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