PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH AVOCADO REMOULADE

Pan-Seared Salmon With Avocado Remoulade image

Provided by Pismo

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large avocados, cut and peeled
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (can substitute lemon)
3 -4 tablespoons light olive oil (light refers to flavor and color, not calories)
1 tablespoon shallots or 1 tablespoon green onion, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or to taste)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 -1 1/2 lb salmon fillet
grapeseed oil or canola oil

Steps:

Put avocado pieces and lime juice into a food processor or blender and pulse until blended.
Slowly add olive oil, pulsing, until you reach desired consistency of sauce.
Add minced shallots (or green onions) and parsley, pulse just until combined.
Remove to a bowl, add mustard, salt and pepper to taste.
Coat the bottom of a sauté pan with oil, heat on medium high until almost smoking.
Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, carefully lay the salmon into the pan, skin side down.
Cook the salmon until about medium doneness, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve salmon with avocado remoulade sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 52.3, Sodium 109.2, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1, Protein 25.9