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Salmon with Avocado Cream

Savory Salmon with Avocado Cream: A Quick & Healthy Delight

This Salmon with Avocado Cream is a quick, healthy dinner option, combining flaky salmon with creamy avocado for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh or frozen.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted.
For the Avocado Cream
  • 2 Avocados Select ripe avocados.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • large skillet
  • Fish Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Avocado Cream: Halve and pit avocados, then scoop into a food processor. Add lime juice, minced garlic, sour cream, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Cook the Salmon: Place fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque.
  5. Plate and Serve: Remove salmon from the skillet, let rest, then serve topped with avocado cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature salmon and avoid overcrowding the skillet during cooking.

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