Avocado Open-Faced Sandwich

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Ricotta Mixture:

1 cup whole-milk ricotta, drained

1 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed and crushed

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (the good stuff)

Zest of 1/2 lemon plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Big pinch kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Layers:

1 small shallot, sliced

2 tablespoons sea salt flakes

Zest of 1 lemon

6 slices sourdough bread, toasted

1 avocado, sliced

2 to 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced

2 tablespoons salted sunflower seeds