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Seared Salmon-and-Avocado Stacks with Lime-Cilantro Oil

This recipe was generated with AI assistance; nutrition is computed from USDA FoodData Central.

Seared Salmon-and-Avocado Stacks with Lime-Cilantro Oil

4 stacks  ·  prep 15 min  ·  cook 12 min  ·  total 27 min  ·  difficulty medium

Pan-seared salmon coated in almond flour is finished in the oven and paired with sliced avocado and a lime-cilantro oil made from lime juice, cilantro, and olive oil. Searing develops a golden almond crust on the salmon while the brief bake brings the fillets to the target doneness using olive oil for the pan fat. Searing the crust-side for three to four minutes yields a crisp, nutty exterior while a quick flip colors the second side. Avocado is sliced and fanned to form a base for each stack, then spooned over with lime-cilantro oil spiked with crushed red pepper and finished with chopped chives.

Ingredients

  • 600 g salmonSalmon, Fish, raw
  • 30 g almond flourFlour, Almond
  • 4 g saltSalt, Table
  • 2 g black pepperSpices, Pepper, black
  • 2 g garlic powderSpices, Garlic powder
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 200 g avocadoAvocado, Raw
  • 30 g lime juiceLime juice, Raw
  • 15 g cilantroCilantro, Raw
  • 1 g crushed red pepperSpices, Pepper, red or cayenne
  • 10 g chivesChives, Raw

Equipment

  • heavy ovenproof skillet
  • oven

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 320°F.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and divide into four roughly equal portions. Season all sides with 2 g salt, 1 g black pepper, and 2 g garlic powder.
  3. Spread the almond flour evenly on a plate and press the top surface of each salmon portion into the almond flour to form a light crust (about 30 g total used).
  4. Heat 15 ml olive oil in a heavy, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the salmon crust-side down and sear 3 to 4 minutes until the almond crust is golden. Flip and sear 1 to 2 minutes more to color the second side.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes, depending on fillet thickness, until the salmon reaches the desired doneness.
  6. While the salmon cooks, make the lime-cilantro oil: finely chop the cilantro, then whisk together 15 ml olive oil, 30 ml lime juice, 15 g chopped cilantro, 1 g crushed red pepper, 1 g black pepper, and 1 g salt until combined.
  7. Halve and pit the avocado, then scoop and slice the flesh into four equal portions (about 50 g each). Fan each avocado portion on four plates to form a small base for the stacks.
  8. Place one salmon portion atop each avocado base. Spoon the lime-cilantro oil over the salmon and around the plate. Scatter 10 g chopped chives over the stacks and, if desired, finish with the remaining 1 g salt.
  9. Serve immediately while the salmon is warm.

Per stack

2.7 gNet carbs
34 gProtein
34.8 gFat
4.5 gFiber
477.3Calories
Protein Fat Net carbs

230.3 g per stack

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Tips

Frequently asked questions

Can I use cilantro instead of chives as the garnish?
Yes, use chopped cilantro in place of chives; it will reinforce the lime-cilantro oil's flavor. Chives contribute a mild onion note and a delicate texture, while cilantro will make the garnish more herbaceous and echo the oil, so scatter the cilantro just before serving to retain brightness.
Can I serve the avocado mashed instead of sliced and fanned?
Yes, mashed avocado can replace the fanned slices, but the texture and stack stability will change. Mashed avocado creates a spread-like base that mixes with the lime-cilantro oil and yields a softer mouthfeel, whereas fanned slices provide a firmer platform for the seared salmon and distinct bites.
Why didn't the almond crust brown properly?
The crust likely failed to brown because the pan or olive oil was not hot enough or the almond flour was damp. Heat the olive oil until it is shimmering before adding the salmon, press excess moisture off the fish so the almond flour can toast, and ensure the crust surface makes solid contact with the skillet; a full three to four minute crust-side sear should produce a golden color.
Why did the almond crust fall off the salmon?
The crust can release if the almond flour was not firmly pressed onto a dry surface or the fillet was moved too soon in the pan. Pat the salmon dry, press the almond flour onto the top surface so it adheres, allow the crust to set during the sear, and then finish briefly in the oven to help the coating bind to the fillet.
How do I prevent the avocado from browning before serving?
Dress the avocado with a little of the lime juice from the lime-cilantro oil just before plating to slow browning. Slice and fan the avocado immediately before assembly, spoon the lime-cilantro oil over the slices right away, and hold the garnish time to a minimum to reduce surface exposure to air.
How should I store leftovers, and how do I reheat them?
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking — within 1 hour if the room is above 90°F (32°C). USDA general guidance for cooked leftovers is 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or below, or the freezer for longer. Reheat until steaming hot throughout, to 165°F (74°C). These are USDA FoodKeeper general guidelines, not a measurement of this specific recipe.

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Published 15 August 2026 · updated 15 August 2026

Nutrition computed from USDA FoodData Central, from the matched food records — never estimated by a model. How we compute these numbers.