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    Grilled Salmon With Avocado-Coconut Sauce Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Salmon is one of the most nutrient-rich protein sources you can eat because of the Omega-3 fats and nutrients like vitamin B and selenium. And luckily, this recipe is fairly simple to put together because the salmon is cooked on the grill, and the sauce is whipped up in one bowl.

    Grilled Salmon With Avocado-Coconut Sauce

    If you have a hard time filling your plate with healthy fats, worry not - there are plenty of fats in this dish. As mentioned, the salmon is full of anti-inflammatory Omega-3s, the avocado includes plenty of monounsaturated fat, and the coconut milk is rich in MCT and healthy saturated fats.

    The cilantro-filled avocado-coconut sauce can also double as a delicious dipping sauce. If you have sauce left over, or make a double batch, try dipping the sauce in plantain chips or taro chips.

    To make plantain chips, slice a green plantain, toss them in a healthy oil, and bake for half an hour, flipping halfway through. Enjoy!

    Grilled Salmon With Avocado-Coconut Sauce Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 salmon fillets
    • 1 ripe avocado
    • ⅓ cup coconut milk
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice, lime zest
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1 tsp. onion powder
    • 1 tbsp. lime zest
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Grilled Salmon With Avocado-Coconut Sauce Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
    2. Season the salmon fillets and sprinkle with zest of lime.
    3. Place on the preheated grill, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes.
    4. While salmon fillets are grilling, add avocado, coconut milk, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste in a blender or food processor and pulse until the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is not creamy enough, add more coconut milk, 1 to 2 tbsp. at a time.
    5. Let the salmon rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
    6. Serve the salmon topped with avocado-coconut sauce, and top with lime wedges.
    Grilled Salmon With Avocado-Coconut Sauce Recipe

    Grilled Salmon With Avocado-Coconut Sauce Recipe

    Chow down on this grilled Omega-3-filled salmon served with a creamy coconut sauce.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 369 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 salmon fillets
    • 1 ripe avocado
    • ⅓ cup coconut milk
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
    • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice lime zest
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1 tsp. onion powder
    • 1 tbsp. lime zest
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the grill to medium heat.
    • Season the salmon fillets and sprinkle with zest of lime.
      4 salmon fillets, 1 tbsp. lime zest
    • Place on the preheated grill, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes.
    • While salmon fillets are grilling, add avocado, coconut milk, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste in a blender or food processor and pulse until the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is not creamy enough, add more coconut milk, 1 to 2 tbsp. at a time.
      1 ripe avocado, ⅓ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced, 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Let the salmon rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
    • Serve the salmon topped with avocado-coconut sauce, and top with lime wedges.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 36gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 1158mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword avocado, coconut, grilled, salmon
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    Filed Under: Paleo Fish and Seafood Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: grill, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes, Paleo Lunch Recipes

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