Salmon With Yogurt and Avocado Sauce

plain yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is healthier, while tilapia is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper is milder and easier to find.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Season the salmon fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.

While the salmon is grilling, prepare the sauce by blending avocado, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and cumin until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning of the sauce with salt and lime juice as needed.

Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serve the grilled salmon topped with the avocado yogurt sauce and garnish with diced red onion and jalapeño.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Dietary

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