Seared Salmon with Avocado, Lemon, and Garlic Aioli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
209 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Seared Salmon with Avocado, Lemon, and Garlic Aioli
Description
Seared Salmon with Avocado, Lemon, and Garlic Aioli combines simple ingredients to create a fresh and balanced dish. The salmon is seasoned and pan-seared in olive oil until it develops a gently crisp exterior and flakes easily, indicating tenderness inside. The accompanying aioli blends ripe avocado, garlic cloves, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and seasoning into a creamy sauce, enhancing the fish with a sharp yet mellow flavor.
The aioli’s smooth texture contrasts with the salmon’s crisp edges, providing a creamy layer that brightens the dish without overpowering it. This recipe is suitable for a straightforward dinner and can be served alongside greens or grains for a complete meal.
The method advises patting the salmon dry to achieve a good sear and resting it briefly after flipping to finish cooking gently. The aioli is blended until fully smooth, so it coats the salmon evenly. Seasoning is to taste, allowing flexibility according to preference.
Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 1 lb. salmon cut into 4 portions
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the aioli:
- 1 avocado peel and pit removed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- lemon juice of half
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel.
- Coat in 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add salmon to a hot skillet (preferably nonstick) with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes, until seared. Flip over, turn off heat, and allow to sit in skillet for 1-2 minutes more, or until easily flaked with a fork.
- Meanwhile, make the aioli by combining all ingredients in a food processor and blend for one minute or until creamy.
- Serve sauce on top of salmon.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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