Description
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Chimichurri is a vibrant, flavorful dish that elevates any summer gathering or cozy dinner. Succulent salmon fillets are grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy avocado chimichurri made from fresh herbs, garlic, and zesty lime juice. This dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients, making it a delightful choice for healthy eaters. Serve it alongside your favorite grains or salads for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon Fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Ripe Avocado
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While marinating, prepare the chimichurri sauce by mashing the avocado in a bowl and mixing in parsley, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy yet chunky.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 5-6 minutes on each side until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve each fillet topped generously with chimichurri sauce and lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Salmon Fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg