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Salmon with Avocado Cream

Savory Salmon with Avocado Cream for a Flavorful Feast

Enjoy this healthy Salmon with Avocado Cream, a quick and savory dish that transforms dinner into a culinary celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces Salmon Fillets Choose skin-on fillets for extra flavor and crispy texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ideal for searing.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Provides a smoky undertone.
For the Avocado Sauce
  • 2 pieces Avocados Use perfectly ripe avocados.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Adds zesty brightness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for depth.
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream For creaminess.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Avocado Sauce by blending avocados, lime juice, minced garlic, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and place salmon fillets skin-side down.
  4. Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes until crispy, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Plate the salmon and spoon the avocado sauce over it. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfectly sear the salmon for best results and check doneness by color. Store leftover salmon properly to maintain freshness.

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