Celebrate National Nutrition Month and the start of California avocado season with coastal-fresh seafood creations perfectly complemented by the creamy richness of California avocados.
Glazed Salmon with Avocado Spinach Delight
Enjoy a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors in this exquisite dish. Tender salmon glazed with honey and soy pairs beautifully with a refreshing avocado spinach salad, delivering both flavor and nutrition in every bite.
Serves 4
Salmon Ingredients
- 4 6-8oz salmon fillets
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1tsp fresh ginger, peeled, minced
Salmon Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, and ginger together.
- Hold half of the glaze back for later.
- Coat both sides of the salmon with the rest of the glaze.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet.
- Bake salmon for 15–20 minutes or until done (145°F).
- Add the remaining glaze to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, blanched or boiled
- 4 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Plating Instructions
Serve immediately.
Add a half cup of cooked rice to each plate.
Top with salmon and remaining glaze.
Add the spinach and avocados.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Tropical Fish Tacos with Mango-Avocado Bliss
Savor the freshness of spring with these vibrant fish tacos topped with a lively mango avocado salsa. This dish combines the smoky notes of baked fish with the sweet and tangy flavors of mango and avocado, bringing the ocean’s bounty right to your table.
Serves 4
Mango Salsa Ingredients
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and cubed
- 2 Tbsp red onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 3 Tbsp lime juice.
Mango Salsa Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and mix.
- Set aside.
Fish Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk or buttermilk
- ¼ cup prepared ranch dressing
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1.5 lbs tilapia fillets
- cooking spray
Fish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly mist with cooking spray.
- Mix milk or buttermilk and ranch dressing in a shallow bowl.
- Place flour in a separate shallow bowl; set aside.
- Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a shallow bowl, and then transfer to a ziplock bag.
- Place the tilapia fillets into the flour and coat evenly.
- Dip the fish into the ranch dressing mixture and coat evenly.
- Place fillets into the bag wth the bread crumb mixture, seal the bag, and then shake to coat fish.
- Place breaded fish fillets on the baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the fish is flaky.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Cut into bite-size strips.
Taco Ingredients
- 1 package flour tortillas
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced
- ½ medium red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Taco Assembly Instructions
- Place tortillas on a cutting board or work surface.
- Layer on avocados, fish, cabbage, and mango salsa.
- Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Grilled Shrimp and Guac Quesadillas
Spice up mealtime with savory grilled shrimp quesadillas loaded with fresh shrimp, colorful veggies, and creamy guacamole. Perfect for friendly gatherings, they pair perfectly with tangy salsa verde and cool sour cream for a delightful experience.
Serves 4
Creamy Guac Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Guac Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a bender or food processor.
- Mix until creamy.
- Set aside.
Shrimp Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 6 limes, quartered
- 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
Shrimp Instructions
- Skewer the shrimp.
- Drizzle with lime juice.
- Brush with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place shrimp skewers on oiled, preheated grill.
- Cook shrimp on both sides for a total of 7-8 minutes until they are bright pink.
- Remove the shrimp from the grill.
- Remove tails and chop coarsely.
Quesadilla Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas
- 1 cup corn
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa verde
Assembly Instructions
- Place a tortilla on the grill and sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Add the shrimp, red bell pepper, corn, and cilantro onto one half of each tortilla.
- Once the cheese melts, fold in half.
- Remove quesadilla from the grill and cut into thirds.
- Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa verde, and creamy guacamole.
