Best Grilled Salmon With Warm Avocado Tequila Sauce Recipes

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GRILLED SALMON WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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Salmon that gets grilled in the best spice rub and topped with a fresh avocado salsa.

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs salmon
1 tbs olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 avocado (chopped)
1 roma tomato (chopped)
½ small red onion (chopped)
1/2 cup corn
Juice from 2 limes
2 tbs finely chopped cilantro
dash of salt

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl combine salt, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper.
  • Rub the salmon fillets with the olive oil and rub with the spice mix.
  • Grill the salmon on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes or until desired doneness.
  • Mix the avocado, Roma tomato, red onion, chopped cilantro, salt and juice from the limes in a small mixing bowl. Top the salmon with the avocado salsa.

GRILLED SALMON AND PINEAPPLE WITH AVOCADO DRESSING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, plus some sprigs, for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon, plus some sprigs, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Four 4-ounce skinless salmon fillets, each about 1-inch thick
Four 1/2-inch-thick round slices (rings) of pineapple, preferably fresh
Avocado Dressing, recipe follows
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
1/8 teaspoon anchovy paste, optional
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 small clove garlic, smashed
1/2 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
  • Whisk the oil, chopped basil, chives, chopped tarragon, salt and pepper in a small bowl to blend. Brush the salmon and pineapple slices with the herb mixture.
  • Cook the salmon until barely cooked through and still pink inside, about 4 minutes per side. Cook the pineapple until slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer 1 pineapple slice to each plate and arrange a piece of salmon slightly overlapping it. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the Avocado Dressing over each piece of fish. Garnish with basil and tarragon sprigs and serve.
  • Combine the lemon juice, basil, chives, olive oil, tarragon, anchovy paste if using, salt, pepper, garlic and avocado in a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of water and process until smooth. Cover the dressing and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour for the flavors to blend.

GRILLED SALMON WITH AVOCADO DIP



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This dip fits perfectly with grilled salmon. Serve with rice. Greek style yogurt is a bit more sour than regular plain yogurt.

Provided by Carolin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons Greek-style yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds salmon steaks
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • In a medium bowl, mash together avocados, garlic, yogurt, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Rub salmon with dill, lemon pepper, and salt. Place on the prepared grill, and cook 15 minutes, turning once, until easily flaked with a fork. Serve with the avocado mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 640.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

GRILLED TEQUILA SALMON



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This recipe comes from British Columbia cooking teacher Jane Baily. The steaks are moist with a real Mexican kick. Add green rice, a side salad, make the Margaritas and let the party begin!!!

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -3 limes
1/3 cup tequila
1/4 cup olive oil
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 salmon steaks, each about 1 1/2 inches thick or 2 lbs salmon fillets
1 tablespoon cold butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Grate peel from limes & place in a bowl.
  • Squeeze out 1/2 cup juice from limes.
  • Add to bowl along with tequila & oil.
  • Finely chop peppers and stir into lime mixture along with sugar, chili powder & salt.
  • Place salmon into large resealable plastic bag.
  • To support the bag, place in a large bowl.
  • Pour marinade over fish and seal bag.
  • Let marinade for at least an hour--but preferably 4 hours.
  • Lightly oil grill and turn BBQ to medium.
  • Remove salmon from marinade & place directly on hot grill.
  • BBQ, with lid closed, for about 7- 8 minutes per side or until a knife point inserted into the center of the salmon feels warm.
  • While salmon is grilling, pour remaining marinade into a saucepan.
  • Boil vigorously, uncovered, stirring often, until sauce is reduced by half--about 3 minutes.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add butter & whisk constantly for about another minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 363.8, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3, Protein 20.4

GRILLED SALMON WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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"I'm not usually a seafood fan, but I ordered a similar salmon dish at a restaurant, and I couldn't stop eating it. My recipe re-creation has become a favorite with family and friends." -Renee McIlheran, Lockport, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette, divided
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro, oil, garlic and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Chill until serving., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 7-9 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Brush with remaining vinaigrette. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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