Salmon with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Elevate dinner with this irresistible recipe for Salmon with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a healthy yet indulgent meal that's both simple and elegant. Perfectly seared salmon fillets, seasoned with a savory blend of garlic powder, salt, and pepper, are cooked to golden perfection in olive oil. The real star of the dish is the velvety avocado sauce, a luscious blend of ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and garlic, all whipped together for a silky, tangy accent. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is as quick as it is delicious, making it ideal for busy weeknights or dinner parties alike. Serve with a drizzle of the vibrant sauce and garnish with extra cilantro for a presentation that’s as stunning as it is flavorful. Perfect for fans of healthy salmon recipes, creamy avocado combinations, and quick gourmet meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 whole garlic clove
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the pan.
Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip the fillets and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and the salmon is cooked through.
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the creamy avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, water, and garlic clove. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Serve the cooked salmon fillets on a plate and spoon the creamy avocado sauce over the top.
Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.4 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2798 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 112.0 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 937 mg | 20% | |
*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.
