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Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Avocado Sauce
COOK TIME: 10 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 20 MINS
SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS
- 4 6-8 OUNCE SALMON FILETS, SKIN REMOVED
- 2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL
- SALT AND PEPPER, TO TASTE
- FRESH MINCED BASIL, FOR GARNISH
- LEMON WEDGES, FOR SERVING
CREAMY AVOCADO SAUCE:
- 1 RIPE AVOCADO, HALVED, SEEDED AND PEELED
- ¼ CUP FRESH BASIL LEAVES
- 1 CLOVE GARLIC
- 1 TABLESPOON FRESHLY SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE (HALF A LEMON)
- ¼ CUP OLIVE OIL
- ¼ LIGHT CREAM OR HALF AND HALF
- SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine creamy avocado sauce ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth and creamy, set aside.
- Season salmon filets with salt and pepper on both sides. Coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil, over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add salmon filets and sear for 5-6 minutes. Flip and sear for 5-6 additional minutes.
- Transfer salmon filets to a plate and top with creamy avocado sauce. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve immediately with a lemon wedge.
NOTES
If sauce is too thick you can add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
