Avocado Tortellini and Pan-Seared Salmon by Colorful Foodie

Name: Avocado Tortellini and Pan-Seared Salmon by Colorful Foodie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ½ - 2 ripe avocados; ½ lemon, squeezed; 1 bunch fresh cilantro or basil (today, cilantro); 2 garlic cloves; Salt and pepper to taste; 4-6 oz. pasta (I used cheese tortellini); 1 tablespoon butter or extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO); 2 salmon filets; Avocado sauce (see above); Roasted asparagus; Salt and pepper to taste

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Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Author:

Colorful Foodie

A quick, 4-ingredient avocado sauce coupled with cheesy tortellini & a front door delivered fresh, wild-caught sockeye salmon will elevate your dish without even trying.

Ingredients

For the Avocado Sauce

1 ½ - 2 ripe avocados
½ lemon, squeezed
1 bunch fresh cilantro or basil (today, cilantro)
2 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pan-Seared Salmon and Pasta

4-6 oz. pasta (I used cheese tortellini)
1 tablespoon butter or extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 salmon filets
Avocado sauce (see above)
Roasted asparagus
Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Make the Avocado Sauce

Blend all ingredients in a food processor.
As an optional step, add ¼ cup of milk and blend to create a creamy sauce.
Set avocado sauce aside.

Make the Pan-Seared Salmon and Pasta

Cook pasta according to directions, drain and set aside.
Heat the butter or EVOO in a frying pan over medium heat. When pan is hot, sear the salmon, about 2-3 minutes on each side, until a nice sear is achieved like in the picture above.
Add avocado sauce to a sauce pan, season well with salt and pepper and toss in pasta.
Arrange pasta and salmon on a plate, add roasted asparagus.