This Pan Seared Salmon with Spicy Avocado Puree brings delicious and healthy together. It is absolutely fantastic!
Pan Seared Salmon with Spicy Avocado Puree
This Pan Seared Salmon with Spicy Avocado Puree brings delicious and healthy together. It is absolutely fantastic!
Persons
4
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized California Avocados, peeled and cut
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 shallot, rough chopped
- Half garlic clove (or 1 small clove)
- 1 tsp basil, rough chopped
- 1 tbsp parsley, rough chopped
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ Serrano chile
- (4) 8 oz. salmon fillets
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for searing
- Cherry tomatoes, for garnish
- 2 chives, for garnish
- Avocado fan, for garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
- In a blender, blend avocados, lemon juice, olive oil, water, shallot, garlic, basil, parsley, Dijon mustard, and Serrano chile to a smooth puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Season salmon fillets generously with sea salt and pepper on both sides.
- Pan sear salmon fillets over high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer fillets to oven and continue to cook for 5-8 minutes until salmon is fully cooked.
- Layer plate with puree then place salmon on top. Garnish with avocado fan, cherry tomatoes and chives.
Nutrition Facts
Pan Seared Salmon with Spicy Avocado Puree
Serves: 4 servings
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 497 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 43g | 66.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10.3% | |
| Sodium 623mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 17g | 5.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 44% | |
| Sugars 3g | ||
| Protein 15g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe and Photo credit: The Food Addicts / CC BY-NC-SA
