Seared Salmon with Avocado Sauce 

COOK 10 min | SERVES 4
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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 6-8 Ounce Salmon Filets

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

  • Salt and Pepper to taste

  • Fresh minced basil (garnish)

  • Lemon wedges

Creamy Avocado Sauce :

  • 1 Ripe avocado, halved and peeled

  • ¼ Cup fresh basil leaves

  • 1 Clove garlic

  • 1 Tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon

  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil

  • ¼ Cup coconut milk

  • Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine creamy avocado sauce ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth.

Season salmon filets with salt and pepper on both sides. Coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil, heat over medium heat.

Once the pan is hot, cook 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 a lemon wedge and serve immediately.