Imagine a dish that transforms an ordinary dinner into a culinary masterpiece - a symphony of flavors that dance between the rich, buttery salmon, the tangy burst of blood orange, and the creamy smoothness of avocado. This isn't just a recipe; it's a gastronomic journey that will elevate your home cooking from mundane to magnificent. Prepare to impress your dinner guests and tantalize your taste buds with a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly simple to create.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 blood oranges
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all the ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, 2 blood oranges, 2 ripe avocados, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
- While the oven is preheating, prepare the blood oranges. Cut one blood orange in half and juice it, discarding any seeds. Set the juice aside.
- Next, slice the second blood orange into thin rounds, removing any seeds, and set these aside for garnish.
- Prepare the avocados by cutting them in half, removing the pit, and scooping the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado lightly with a fork, adding a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Sear the salmon for about 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Carefully flip the salmon fillets over and pour the reserved blood orange juice over them. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake the salmon in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the serving plates. On each plate, place a generous scoop of the mashed avocado.
- Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a minute. Carefully place a salmon fillet on top of the mashed avocado on each plate.
- Garnish each fillet with the sliced blood orange rounds for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Salmon with Blood Orange and Avocado!
Tips
- Choose high-quality, fresh salmon fillets with vibrant color and minimal fishy smell.
- Pat the salmon dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown sear.
- Use a cast-iron skillet if possible for even heat distribution and better searing.
- Don't overcook the salmon - it should be slightly translucent in the center for maximum moisture.
- Let the salmon rest for a minute after cooking to allow juices to redistribute.
- Select ripe but firm avocados for the best texture in your mash.
- Blood oranges are key to this recipe's unique flavor - if unavailable, regular oranges can work as a substitute.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal temperature and texture of the dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 360kcal
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 60mg
