Spicy Salmon with Coconut Avocado Sauce

spicy salmon with coconut avocado sauce

Easy, light and tasty! This sauce is delicious…of you have extra, save it! I love it on Mexican dishes as well.

serves 4

INGREDIENTS

AVOCADO SAUCE

• 1 tbsp avocado oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 avocados, quartered

• 14 oz canned coconut milk

• juice of 2 limes

• salt to taste

SALMON

• 1.75 lbs salmon

• salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika + dried oregano to taste

• 1 tbsp avocado oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all the sauce ingredients to a food processor and puree until smooth. Taste for flavor adding more lime juice, salt and pepper to taste.

2. Remove the skin from your salmon pieces then slice into large cubes. Season generously with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and oregano, then toss gently with a spoon to coat everything.

3. Heat oil in a pan and add in the salmon chunks. Cook for about 4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 125° F. Transfer to a paper towel lined platter when finished.

4. Serve with your favorite veggies and rice or quinoa.