Sticky Salmon with Avocado Greens
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sticky Salmon with Avocado Greens
Description
This recipe uses salmon seasoned with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, seared in butter to develop a golden crust. A mixture of honey, water, and minced garlic is then simmered in the skillet to create a sticky glaze that cooks the salmon through while adding a glossy, sweet coating. The salmon is cooked until opaque in the center and richly coated in the sticky sauce.
The accompanying avocado greens salad starts with kale that is massaged with olive oil to soften its texture and remove bitterness. The dressing made from fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, and olive oil coats the kale, which is then combined with thinly sliced avocado to provide creamy contrast to the citrusy, slightly sweet flavors of the dressing.
Together, the sticky salmon and avocado greens create a flavorful and texturally varied dish that combines sweetness, acidity, and richness, suitable for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
sticky salmon
- 4 salmon filets
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup water
avocado greens
- 1 kale stems removed and shredded, large head
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.
- Season the salmon filets all over with salt and pepper. Season with the smoked paprika and garlic powder.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted and hot, add in the salmon in a single layer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until it’s very golden and seared on that side. Gently flip, adding the remaining tablespoon of butter if needed. Sear again for 1 minute.
- Whisk together the honey, water and garlic. Pour it into the skillet and let it bubble and simmer. This will help to cook the salmon too. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping the salmon again if you wish. You want to cook until the mixture is sticky and the salmon is opaque in the center. Turn off the heat.
- Place the kale in a large bowl. Add a drop of olive oil and massage the kale with your hands for 2 to 3 minutes. This removes the toughness and bitterness.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, dijon, a big pinch of salt and pepper and the garlic. Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Drizzle the kale with some of the dressing, tossing well. Add in the avocado. Add another pinch of salt and pepper, and a little more dressing. Serve with the salmon!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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