Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado Dressing Recipe

Name: Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, plus some sprigs, for garnish; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon, plus some sprigs, for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Four 4-ounce skinless salmon fillets, each about 1 inch thick; Four 1/2-inch-thick round slices (rings) of pineapple, preferably fresh; Avocado Dressing, recipe follows; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon; 1/8 teaspoon anchovy paste, optional; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 small clove garlic, smashed; 1/2 avocado, diced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, plus some sprigs, for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon, plus some sprigs, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Four 4-ounce skinless salmon fillets, each about 1 inch thick
Four 1/2-inch-thick round slices (rings) of pineapple, preferably fresh
Avocado Dressing, recipe follows
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
1/8 teaspoon anchovy paste, optional
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 small clove garlic, smashed
1/2 avocado, diced

1
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
2
Whisk the oil, chopped basil, chives, chopped tarragon, salt and pepper in a small bowl to blend.
3
Brush the salmon and pineapple slices with the herb mixture.
4
Cook the salmon until barely cooked through and still pink inside, about 4 minutes per side.
5
Cook the pineapple until slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
6
Transfer 1 pineapple slice to each plate and arrange a piece of salmon slightly overlapping it.
7
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the Avocado Dressing over each piece of fish.
8
Garnish with basil and tarragon sprigs and serve.
9
Combine the lemon juice, basil, chives, olive oil, tarragon, anchovy paste if using, salt, pepper, garlic and avocado in a food processor.
10
Add 2 tablespoons of water and process until smooth.
11
Cover the dressing and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour for the flavors to blend.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, plus some sprigs, for garnish, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon, plus some sprigs, for garnish, and more.

Yes, Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado Dressing

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