Jerk Salmon in Tomatillo Avocado Soup

Jerk-seasoned salmon is grilled and served in a creamy tomatillo avocado soup.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Salmon Fillet (skinless)800Grams
Jerk Seasoning (store-bought or homemade)3Tbsp
Tomatillo (husked and chopped)10Count
Avocado (peeled and pitted)2Count
Onion (medium, chopped)1Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Chicken Broth (low sodium)1Liter
Lime (juiced)2Count
Cilantro (fresh, chopped)1Bunch
Olive Oil (extra virgin)2Tbsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Heavy Cream (whole milk based)250Milliliters

Instructions

  1. Rub the salmon fillets with jerk seasoning and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine tomatillos, avocado, onion, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the blended mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  6. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  7. Serve the grilled salmon over bowls of tomatillo avocado soup.

Prep

  • Marinate salmon fillets with jerk seasoning for 30 minutes.

Kitchen equipment

BlenderGrill or Grill Pan