Creamy Avocado Lime Salmon

Creamy Avocado Lime Salmon

from delish.com
Dinner
30 min
4 servings
4297 kcal / serving

Looking for an easy salmon recipe? This Creamy Avocado Lime Salmon from Delish.com is the best!

Ingredients

  • 4salmon fillets, skins removed (about 2 lbs. total)
  • 2 tbsp.sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp.honey
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • ½ tsp.chili powder
  • ¼ tsp.kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp.freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ c.sesame seeds
  • 1avocado, diced
  • 1juice of
  • 2 tbsp.fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp.greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375º. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Rinse salmon and pat dry, then place on baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, honey, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub salmon with mixture, then spread 1 tablespoon sesame seeds over each fillet.

  3. 3

    Bake salmon 15 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness (about 10 minutes per 1" thickness, measured from the thickest part of the fillet). For crispier edges, broil the last 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, make the sauce: Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Taste and add salt as desired.