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Salmon steak with pineapple and guacamole sauce


How to Make - Salmon Steak with Pineapple and Guacamole
Kitchen:Mexican,
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4


Tender salmon fillet grilled in a blend of herbs, paired with grilled pineapple, garnished with fresh herbs, and served with a zesty avocado sauce. This dish can be prepared either outdoors on a portable grill or at home.

Nutritional value per serving:
Calories 393, total fat 28 G., proteins 24 G., carbohydrates 11 G.


Ingredients:


Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillet skinless (110 g), about 2.5 cm thick each
  • 4 round slices (rings) of pineapple, 1.3 cm thick, preferably fresh
  • 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp chopped basil, plus a few sprigs for garnish
  • 1.5 tsp chopped chives
  • 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon, plus a few sprigs for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Guacamole with anchovies
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp finely chopped tarragon
  • 1/8 tsp anchovy paste, optional
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 small clove of pressed garlic
Substituting ingredients
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

    Step 1
  • Place a grill pan over medium-high heat, or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
  • Step 2
  • Combine the oil, chopped basil, chives, chopped tarragon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush the salmon fillets and pineapple slices with the herb mixture.
  • Step 3
  • Grill the fillet for about 4 minutes per side until it's almost cooked through but still pink inside. Grill the pineapple until lightly charred, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Step 4
  • Place 1 slice of pineapple on a separate plate and place a piece of salmon on top, slightly overlapping the pineapple.
  • Step 5
  • Drizzle each piece of fish with 2 tablespoons of avocado sauce. Garnish with basil and tarragon sprigs and serve.

    Recipe Salmon with salsa.

    Guacamole with anchovies


    Combine lemon juice, basil, onion, olive oil, tarragon, anchovy paste (if using), salt, pepper, garlic, and avocado in a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of water and process until smooth. Cover the sauce and let it sit for 15 minutes to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

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