Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of grilled salmon topped with a creamy avocado chimichurri sauce. This dish combines smoky, flaky salmon with zesty herbs and fresh ingredients, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning. Elevate your next meal with this flavorful fusion that brings together warmth, joy, and unforgettable memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, garlic, avocado, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through but still juicy.
- Serve grilled salmon drizzled with avocado chimichurri sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg