Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Avocado Sauce

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Ingredients

4 6-8 ounce salmon filets, skin removed

2 tablespoons olive oil(affiliate link)

salt and pepper, to taste

fresh minced basil, for garnish

lemon wedges, for serving

creamy avocado sauce

1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded and peeled

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

1 clove garlic

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (half a lemon)

1/4 cup olive oil (affiliate link)

1/4 light cream or half and half

salt and pepper to taste

Methods

Combine creamy avocado sauce ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth and creamy, set aside.
Season salmon filets with salt and pepper on both sides.

Coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil (affiliate link), over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add salmon filets and sear for 5-6 minutes.

Flip and sear for 5-6 additional minutes.

Transfer salmon filets to a plate and top with creamy avocado sauce. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve immediately with a lemon wedge.

If sauce is too thick you can add 1-2 tablespoons of water.

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