Pan Seared Salmon with Spicy Avocado Puree

This one time I was featured in a magazine at school.

It was the first issue of the magazine. I got asked a lot of questions in my interview, like what's your favorite food? That is probably my least favorite question, ever. Don't ask me. I will not give you an answer. Simply because I do not have an answer.

They also phone interviewed both my parents. Fancy.

Then I got to cook for pictures. 

I made Pan Seared Salmon with Spicy Avocado Puree because heck it sounds pretty darn fancy, also I've made it before and it's pretty darn good. And I love salmon. And I love avocados. I usually get my fix of avocados when Alex is home. Because we eat mass quantities of guac. But I am never sick of avocados. And because I visited Alex this past weekend and I am finally blogging again, it's naturally about avocados.

Pan Seared Salmon with Spicy Avocado Puree

source: The Food Addicts

Ingredients:

Salmon:

4-8oz pieces of Salmon (2 pounds)

Salt and Pepper

Puree:

3 Avocados

1 Shallot

1 Clove Garlic

1 Tablespoon Parsley

1 Teaspoon Basil

1/2-1 Serrano Pepper (depending on how spicy you would like)

3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

1 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper

Directions:

Salmon:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

3. Pan sear over high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.

4. Transfer salmon to a sheet pan and bake for 5-8 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.

Puree:

1. Puree all ingredients in blender until smooth.

2. Add a few tablespoons of water to thin out and help blend easily.

3. Add some salt and pepper to taste.

To assemble, put a layer of puree onto the plate and top with the salmon.