Salmon with Avocado Sauce- a recipe I have wanted to try for some time!
If you’ve followed me for a while, you probably know how much I love salmon. While I am trying to learn about responsible fishing practices and healthy alternatives, I still enjoy eating salmon every now and then. Basically, whenever it’s on sale for a reasonable price.
Today, I am combining my love for avocados and my love for Salmon to create a healthy dish. Inspired by the recipe from Kitchen Swagger, it’s both filling and nutritious. If you have leftovers, keep them refrigerated. This tastes amazing cold too! Truly; I almost ate all of the leftovers right out of the fridge, they’re that good. You can also use leftovers in a salad or a wrap- there are plenty of options!
Salmon with Avocado Sauce
Ingredients
Salmon Filets
(The amount depends on your desired number of servings. I used 750g which is good for roughly 3-4 people.)
2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil (Or Olive Oil)
Salt and Pepper
Lemon Juice/Wedges for serving
Avocado Sauce
1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded, and peeled
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2-3 cloves of garlic (I love garlic so use as little or as much as you want)
Half a lemon, juice squeezed, (if you’re out of lemons, don’t worry. I was too! I use ReaLemon instead. Or, anything citrus- lime, orange, you get the idea.)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup light cream or half & half (Don’t have either? You can use a replacement.)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Using a blender, blend creamy avocado sauce ingredients until smooth. If the sauce is too thick you can add a bit of water.
Season salmon with salt and pepper. If you bought salmon with the skin on, you can leave it on- it’s up to you and your preferences. Coat the bottom of a skillet with avocado oil, over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add salmon and sear for about 5-6 minutes. Flip and sear for an additional 5-6 minutes. The amount of time depends on how thick your filet is. Mine was unusually thick (not complaining in the slightest) so it took a tiny bit longer. Keep an eye on yours and be the judge on how long your filet will need. Read more on how to know if your salmon is done, here.
Transfer salmon fillets to a plate and top with creamy avocado sauce. With your choice of side, like salad or rice, you’ll be feeling happy and healthy by the time your plate is empty.
Enjoy!