Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Course: Dinner, MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
4 6-8 ounce salmon filets, skin removed
1/4 cup light cream or half & half
creamy avocado sauce
1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded and peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
half a lemon, juice squeezed
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
fresh minced basil, for garnish
lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
- Add all ingredients for avocado sauce to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, set aside.
- Season salmon filets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon filets and sear for 5-6 minutes. Flip over and sear for 5-6 minutes more with other side.
- Once done, transfer to a plate and top with creamy avocado sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges!