Sardine Toasts with California Avocado

Serves: 8

Ingredients

4 fresh sardines, fileted
2 Fresh California Avocados**
1 baguette or pain de mie loaf, cut into 8 – 1/8" thick slices
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
8 sprigs tarragon, dill, or parsley
As needed Salt and pepper to taste
9 oz. (1 medium) red onion, thinly sliced
Escabeche Pickling Liquid (recipe follows)
Chili Oil (recipe follows)

Escabeche Pickling Liquid (Yield: 3 ½ cups)

9 oz. (1 medium) yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup sweet white wine
2 tsp. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise, seeded, very thinly sliced

Chili Oil (Yield: ½ cup)

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp. Paprika
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.