Grilled salmon with avocado dill oil recipe

M. Lien

About Avocado Oil

Avocado oil, raw and cold-pressed, is a nutritional treasure chest, packed with vitamins A, D, E, lecithin, and potassium, and even lower in saturated fatty acids than olive oil. It is beneficial food for skin, hair, eyes, and has been shown to lower blood cholesterol. Its silky rich texture and ability to withstand high cooking temperatures without breaking down make it a wonderful choice for brushing on meat, fish, and poultry while grilling. It can be found in health and natural food stores.

Adding avocado oil to nutrient rich salmon is a winning combination. The following recipe features avocado oil infused with dill and fragrant with garlic, ginger, lime, and honey. See Salmon: how to cook salmon on a grill for information and tips for buying and grilling salmon.

How to Make Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dill Oil

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dill Oil

The Recipe

• 6 fresh salmon fillets, at least one inch thick
• Avocado Dill Oil (recipe below)
• Lime slices and dill weed for garnish (optional)

1. Brush all sides of the salmon fillets with avocado dill oil and allow to marinate for 15 minutes or more.
2. Preheat a gas, charcoal, or electric grill.
3. Grill over medium hot heat for approximately 4 minutes per side, or until browned and beginning to flake. Brush occasionally with additional avocado dill oil.

Serve with lime slices, a dill garnish, and if desired a drizzle of additional seasoned oil.
 

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 Avocado Dill Oil

The Recipe

• 1/3 cup cold pressed avocado oil
• 2 tsp. fresh dill weed
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger (or if preferred, substitute dry mustard)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 TBS lime juice
• 1 TBS + 1 tsp. honey

How to Make Avocado Dill Oil

1. Place oil and dill in a small saucepan over medium low heat.
2. Heat slowly. Watch it carefully and do not allow it to come to a simmer or the dill will burn.
3. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes; stir in the remaining ingredients.

Avocado Oil with Dill can also be used on other fish and seafood, grilled vegetables, in a salad, or try it drizzled over rice or quinoa. Keep leftover oil refrigerated.