Description
Experience the delightful combination of flaky grilled salmon paired with a creamy avocado chimichurri. This dish is not just a treat for your taste buds; it’s a vibrant celebration of summer flavors. Perfect for outdoor gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With fresh herbs and zesty lime, each bite brings a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 ripe avocado (medium-sized)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Chimichurri: In a bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, diced avocado, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and olive oil. Mix until creamy and well blended.
- Season the Salmon: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F/190°C).
- Grill the Salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill grates. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Transfer salmon to serving plates and generously spoon avocado chimichurri over each fillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with chimichurri (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg