Best Grilled Salmon With Warm Avocado Tequila Sauce Recipes

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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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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 WITH AVOCADO SALSA RECIPE BY TASTY



Grilled Salmon With Avocado Salsa Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, salmon fillets, avocados, red onion, lime, olive oil, salt, cilantro

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
4 salmon fillets
2 avocados
¼ red onion
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Coat the salmon fillets with the marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Grill the salmon on an 11 inch (28 cm) griddle pan on high heat for two minutes on each side.
  • In a separate bowl, lightly toss avocados, ¼ red onion, the juice from one lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt to taste.
  • Spoon avocado salsa on top of the cooked salmon. Top with finely cut cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 1 gram

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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