Description
Grilled salmon with avocado chimichurri is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates dinner with its rich, smoky salmon paired with a refreshing, creamy avocado sauce. This simple recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight meals, impressing family and friends with its bold flavors and beautiful presentation. Enjoy this culinary delight that combines health and taste in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Season salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- In a blender, combine avocado, parsley, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and red pepper flakes; blend until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Place salmon skin-side down on the grill; cook for about 6 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the grilled salmon topped with avocado chimichurri.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with chimichurri (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg