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plate of salmon covered in creamy poblano sauce and topped with pico
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4.25 from 8 votes

Poblano Sauce with Salmon

Creamy and smokey poblano sauce poured over tender salmon. Topped with sweet pico de gallo, it rounds out the whole 30-minute dish!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Author: Sara Ayesh

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 4 portions of salmon 4-6 oz each
  • 1 poblano pepper
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup mango pico de gallo or pineapple salsa really any sweet salsa will work!

Instructions

  • Sprinkle the salmon with cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  • Over medium high heat, sear the salmon on each side for 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the diced shallot and poblano pepper.
  • Sautée for 3-5 minutes until tender.
  • In the food processor add the yogurt, cilantro, pepper jack, garlic, and the poblano mix.
  • Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Pour the sauce over the salmon and top with your choice of salsa.