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Salmon Skewers with Avocado-Basil Sauce

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Course: Fish
Cuisine: Western
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (8 skewers)
Author: Doina

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb 680 grams salmon
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup packed basil
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice or more to taste
  • zest from one lemon
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 8 skewers
  • optional lemon wedges and fresh basil for garnishing

Instructions

  • Make the salmon marinade. Finely chop 4-5 basil leaves and combine them with two tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, one tablespoon of lemon juice, half of the lemon zest, one minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt and pepper (to taste).
  • Remove the skin from the salmon (if using skin-on salmon) and cut it into cubes (which will go on skewers).
  • Put the salmon cubes on the skewers.
  • Brush the salmon skewers with the salmon marinade/seasoning and set them aside to marinate while making the avocado-basil sauce.
  • Make the avocado-basil sauce using an immersion blender or a small blender. Blend the remaining basil with one scooped avocado, one tbsp of lemon juice, zest from half a lemon, yogurt, mayo, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning (adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste).
  • Place a pan on medium-high heat, and brush the pan lightly with olive oil. Pan-fry or grill the salmon skewers for about 3-4 minutes on the first side, and then turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. Alternatively, you can grill them on your grill outside.
  • Plate them and drizzle the avocado-basil sauce on top. Add some chopped fresh basil and some lemon wedges.

Notes

Note: If using bamboo skewers, ideally, pre-soak the skewers in water for about 20 minutes.