Salmon Avocado with Sesame Soy Dressing Sara Moulton

Elevate your dinner table with Sara Moulton's Salmon Avocado with Sesame Soy Dressing, a dish that combines bold flavors with effortless elegance. Tender, perfectly seared salmon fillets sit atop creamy slices of ripe avocado, creating a harmonious blend of textures. The highlight of this quick and healthy recipe is the tangy-sweet sesame soy dressing, made with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger, adding an irresistible umami kick. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and vibrant scallions, this stunning dish can be served on a bed of mixed greens for a light, nutrient-packed meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with a gourmet touch! Keywords: salmon avocado recipe, sesame soy dressing, easy salmon dinner, healthy avocado recipes, Sara Moulton recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (4 to 6 oz each) Salmon fillets, skinless
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 large (halved and sliced) Avocado, ripe
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 cups Mixed greens (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets into the skillet, skin-side (or presentation side) down. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving them, until a crisp golden crust forms.

Step 3

Flip the salmon carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.

Step 4

In a small bowl, prepare the sesame soy dressing by whisking together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Step 5

On each plate, arrange a generous portion of sliced avocado. If using mixed greens, add them to the base of the plate.

Step 6

Place a salmon fillet on top of the avocado and greens. Drizzle the sesame soy dressing over the salmon and avocado.

Step 7

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions over the top for garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1634.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2343.5

Total Fat 153.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 376.0mg	0%
Sodium 1698.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.4g	0%
Total Sugars 10.1g
Protein 180.2g	0%

Vitamin D 2280.0IU	0%
Calcium 633.0mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 6612.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 30.6%

Carbs: 10.8%