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Puttanesca-Inspired Salmon Guacamole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Rest time 5 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Vital Choice Copper River King Salmon fillet
  • 1 large avocado (cubed)
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup pitted black olives (cut in half)
  • 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ½ - 1 cup cilantro (remove the stems)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions: 

  • Add the avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, black olives, green onions, capers, and cilantro to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir until combined.
  • Season salmon fillet on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a medium nonstick pan to medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the the oil is slightly bubbling, add the salmon skin-side down.
  • Cook the salmon until the skin is crisp and browned, then flip it and cook it for 2-3 more minutes until it's cooked through.
  • Remove the salmon from the pan and let it rest for five minutes on a cutting board.
  • Using a fork, separate the salmon into small chunks before tossing into the avocado mixture. Stir until the ingredients are combined.
  • Add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Author: Gigi Ashworth
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian, Mexican
Keyword: guacamole, salmon
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