Lemony Smoked Trout Tartine

Name: Lemony Smoked Trout Tartine
Yield: Makes 1 Servings
Ingredients: ¼ small shallot, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons crème fraîche; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 cup flaked smoked trout (about 4 ounces); Lemon wedges, sliced avocado, 1 slice multigrain bread, watercress, and sliced Fresno chiles (for serving)

By Rick MartinezPhotography by Justin Brooks

May 1, 2016

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This open-faced sandwich provides a twist on your usual lunch by using smoked trout. Adding fresh lemon juice helps balance out all the heavier flavors. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series; ‎check out the rest for the remaining days here.

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