Salmon with Avocado Mayonnaise
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this delectable Salmon with Avocado Mayonnaise recipe—a perfect blend of rich, flaky salmon and a luxuriously creamy avocado sauce. This quick and healthy dish features perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, cooked to crispy-skinned perfection. The star of the dish is the silky avocado mayonnaise, made with ripe avocado, zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a touch of garlic for vibrant flavor and a hint of brightness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is not only fast but also impressively gourmet. Serve it as a stunning main course alongside a salad or roasted vegetables, and watch as it becomes a new family favorite. Whether you're seeking a healthy seafood dinner or an easy way to incorporate healthy fats into your meal, this dish delivers on all fronts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 medium Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoons Water (optional)
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
In a small food processor or blender, combine the avocado (scooped out), mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic clove, and fresh cilantro. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, thin it out with 1 tablespoon of water. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and releases easily from the pan.
Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and let rest for 2 minutes.
Plate the salmon and generously spoon the avocado mayonnaise over the top or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.7 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 2918 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 108.9 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1088 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
