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Tags: atlantic salmon, avocado, avocado puree, california avocado commission, healthy-recipes, salmon
If you’re wondering why we haven’t posted in the last week–and normally we post at least 2-3 times–it’s because we’ve been busy basking in the sun on the beautiful island of the Bahamas, specifically Paradise Island at Atlantis. Our first time in the Caribbean proved to be quite eventful, adventurous, and delightfully relaxing. We did everything from Atlantis’ water park to scuba diving in the middle of the ocean where we swam alongside an array of fanciful fishes. The only downside about Paradise Island is that, well, the food was expensive and unsatisfying. And coming from foodies like us, we were quite disappointed with our selection of restaurants. Of course, on some occasions, we did pay an arm and a leg to have a nice decent meal.
A fantastic view from our hotel room!
Although we are sad to leave the tropical oasis, we are definitely glad to come back to our home and kitchen so we can finally cook again, and more importantly, cook healthy meals! Upon our return from the Bahamas, we received a box of California Avocados from the great people at Foodbuzz and California Avocado Commission (thank you!!), and since they were already ripe when we opened the box, we wanted to use it to make our dinner. Instead of the usual chopped-up chunks of avocado, we decided to puree it to create a creamy sauce for the salmon, which we call our Pan Seared Salmon with Spicy Avocado Puree.
Who can resist such good-looking avocados?? We have plenty to experiment with, so we'll have to see what else we can make!
These are (4) 8-oz pieces of salmon, or simply 2 lbs of salmon. This feeds 4 or in our case, 2 meals! Season both sides with salt and pepper and pan sear over high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Transfer the salmon to a sheet pan and bake for 5-8 minutes at 350-degrees until salmon is cooked through.
Meanwhile, prep the ingredients for the avocado puree. This will include 3 medium-sized avocados, 1 shallot, half a garlic clove, 1 tbsp parsley, 1 tsp basil, 1/2 serrano pepper, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, and 3 tbsp olive oil.
Puree all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add a few tbsp of water to thin out the consistency, and to help it blend easily. Lastly, add 1/2 tsp salt and some pepper, to taste. If you prefer the sauce to be spicier, use the whole pepper or add more.
To plate, swirl some avocado puree on the bottom and place the seared salmon on top. If you want to make it look fancy, add the avocado fan, some cherry tomatoes, and chives. Of course, if you're not trying to impress anyone, just dig in and enjoy the salmon with the avocado sauce. It's healthy and full of good nutrients for you! Ahh, yes, it's nice to be home 
To view or print-out this recipe, click here: Pan Seared Salmon with Spicy Avocado Puree
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Yum! I was planning on making salmon for dinner tomorrow and this looks delicious. Any ideas on what veggies would be good on the side?
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Hi Roxan! We actually liked eating the cherry tomatoes with the salmon because it was refreshing and gives a nice sweet and tangy balance to the meal. You can include the tomatoes in a salad for more crisp and crunch. If you don’t have this, then steamed carrots (maybe even honey-glazed) would be nice to offset the heat of the avocado puree. Hope you like it!
That’s such a lovely dish…beautifully presented. I love salmon and cook it very often but have never tried with a creamy dish. Would love to try this some time. Thanks for sharing.
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WOW! This looks fabulous and delicious. I love salmon too and I must bookmark this and cook for my family.
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You have a perfect blue view from your hotel.
Yep, I find that I tend to eat unhealthily when traveling but there is really not much healthy varieties of food unless it is home-cooking. Your salmon + avocado spell lots and lots of omega (good fatty acids) to me.
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Two of my favorite things together!
Can hardly wait to try, I have
eaten avocado and salmon before
but it wasn’t spicy. The one I had just
used cilantro and Dijon mustard.
Cool!
Awesome dish. Love the colours
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What a great combination!!
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yummy! this looks tasty, satisfying, and refreshing. everything a meal should be with the warmer weather. glad you had some fun experiences on your trip! not so glad the food was overpriced mediocrity, but so it goes.
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You have put some of my favorite things together on one plate, yum!
Great use of those avocados! I ended up with a bunch myself! I love this dish – lots of good-for-you fats in there! And so bright and colorful.
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Love this recipe, and I’m due to have some fish.
A story vis-a-vis the Caribbean: I was in Puerto Rico many, many years ago. In a restaurant I saw squid on the menu (I knew the Spanish word for squid but none of the rest of the description). I asked the waiter how it was prepared (he spoke English). Here’s what I heard: “Is inna Inca sauce.” Thinking it was ancient indigenous recipe I ordered it. When the dish arrived it had a black sauce – it was squid in “ink” sauce.
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So glad you had a wonderful time! We have stayed at The Atlantis as well and I agree the food was not very good and WAY OVERPRICED! Nice place to visit but not to enjoy food at!
This recipe is wonderful! I love avocados and make a sauce/puree very close to this. Instead of basil I use cilantro and add fresh garlic! YUM!!! So glad you shared and I have just decided to link you up today! So I will direct my readers to come over here and pay you a visit my friend! I am also going to link you up on Midchix.com in the “Mama Can Cook” Flock! Have a great day! Happy Cooking!
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Forgot to add…for anyone interested in sharing recipes at Midchix.com…..all are welcome! Come join in the fun and get some Link Love while you at it!
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I post recipes up in the Flock “Group” named Mama Can Cook……or one can start their own Flock.
I am posting up The Food Addicts Today!
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I love the idea of pairing salmon with the spicy avocado puree – gorgeous!
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Mmm, that avocado puree looks delicious! What a great combination!
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This dish looks so pretty, the colors looks so wonderful together…YUM!
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Awesome photos! Dish look fantastic!
Carmen
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The salmon looks awesome. With so many avocados, hopefully we get to see more avocado posts soon!
That looks absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
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welcome back–color me green with envy. green like a luscious avocado.
LOVE that puree!
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Sorry I didn’t realize you were going to Paradise Island or I would have recommended Dune over at Ocean Club (another Sol Kerzner property). Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten uses local Caribbean ingredients in ways foodies like you two would have loved! We enjoyed every meal we had there (many years ago). By the look of the photo of your finished salmon dish, you could get a job as a sous chef there! Beautiful!
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This looks like a fancy dish that is brought out at restaurants! I would definitely “order” this one!
Welcome home!! Your vacation sounds amazing, but I’m glad you’re back to share such delish things with us. I love salmon and this sauce is fantastic.
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Great avocado sauce. I liked how you used this with salmon.
what a great idea having an avocado sauce. i would eat avocado off of almost anything, and salmon sounds perfect.
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My hubby would love this dish! 2 of his favorites combined…I will have to try this recipe.
Thanks for all your comments and especially to those who shared their experiences in the Caribbean! That was a lot of fun to read. Vacationing is definitely fun, but let’s face it – there’s no place like home!
welcome back, how relaxing your getaway..and yes I agree no is no place like home, wonderful plate I love the color the avocado against the salmon and two buttery textures together, oh yum
sweetlife
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Yup, I would definitely want to come home for that!!
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Wow! This is so gorgeous! A hearty and healthy dish! Lovely!
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Looks amazing!!
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This is such a gorgeous dish. I don’t even like avocados and I’d love some of this creation right now. Beautiful presentation, too. Nice work, guys : )
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Congratulations, Krissy! You’re in today’s top 9! yay… Your avocado paste looks marvellous, dear. Well done! Have a nice day!
Cheers Kristy
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What a beautiful pic!
Yay, we made it on the Top 9 again! Thanks everyone!!
The salmon does look fantastic!!!
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That avocado pure sounds so delicious. Mm. love it.
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Hello! First of all, congratulations for you great holiday. I would love to rest in such a place, but I can only dream about that. The idea to use avocado puree with salmon is great. It is only a pity I found your recipe now. I had a salmon actually for today’s dinner, accompanied by puree too, but it was puree from green peas. A good thing is I have two more slices of salmon in my fridge, so I will propose it to my husband in coming days. Have a nice afternoon!
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Hi, Krissy and Daniel. This is a superb post – great concept, photos, directions, and contrast of colours and flavours! Good for you – well-deserving of FB Top 9 (again for you two, I think)!. Thanks, Dan
Mmm, just made this dish for dinner, cutting it down to 2 servings and subbing tarragon for parsley (b/c it’s what’s in my garden) and it was FANTASTIC! The puree worked brilliantly with the salmon, so much so that my boyfriend wanted more and he doesn’t normally enjoy fish. Thank you so much for sharing! All the best!
Any ideas on a drink pair with this?
this salmon looks awesome! excellent presentation!
This looks SO good – I’m trying it out for dinner tonight!
Looks just beautiful! I was just Googling salmon and avocado when I came upon your blog and this recipe! I have all the ingredients so it is on the menu tonight! Already made the avocado puree!
I’ve never made an avocado puree before, namely because there’s something I love about biting into creamy pieces of avocado. I love the look and concept of this dish though so once avocado season returns I’ll be making this! Also your holiday looks amazing but its good to hear the downside too. We’re thinking of a trip to the Cariibean. Will keep your tips in mind!
I remember taking a family vacation as a kid to Paradise Island. This was in the late 70s and we stayed at a Club Med of all places. I remember the food being pretty good, because of the French influence. And I remember there was a beautiful plantation on the property. I am sure it is much different now! This salmon looks de-lish.
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Has anyone else actually made this dish?
Just Made it, Effing Awesome!