Description
Savor the exquisite taste of grilled salmon topped with creamy avocado chimichurri. This dish combines perfectly cooked salmon with a zesty, vibrant sauce that enhances its natural flavors. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, it promises to impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire. Enjoy the delightful textures and tastes that make this recipe a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for heat preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri by blending parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 6-8 minutes per side until flaky.
- Remove from the grill and top with avocado chimichurri.
- Serve immediately alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with chimichurri (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Marinate the salmon for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. For added zing, mix lime juice into the chimichurri. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.