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A grilled avocado half with a crosshatch pattern, filled with creamy sauce, topped with black caviar, chopped chives, and garnished with two whole chive stalks.

Charred Avocado with Caviar

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Smoky charred avocado topped with creamy crème fraîche and luxurious caviar, garnished with fresh chives and flaky salt.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Contemporary
Calories: 322
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 avocado
  • Crème fraîche to taste
  • Flaky salt to taste
  • Caviar as much as your heart desires
  • Chives finely chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Small skillet or frying pan
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat a small pan over medium heat with olive oil until shimmering.
  2. Drizzle avocado with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
  3. Place avocado face down in the pan and cook for 2 minutes until charred.
  4. Flip and cook for 1 more minute on the other side. Remove from heat.
  5. Plate the avocado and add crème fraîche to the center.
  6. Top with finely chopped chives and a spoonful of caviar.
  7. Finish with flaky salt and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 975mgFiber: 13gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage: Serve this the moment it's plated. Charred avocado turns mushy and the caviar loses its pop if it sits, so there's no good way to hold this one. If you need to prep ahead, char the avocado close to serving time and add the crème fraîche and caviar right before it goes to the table.

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