Fresh enjoyment with perfect wine accompaniment
New Zealand salmon is known for its excellent quality and intense flavour. Combined with a fresh avocado salsa, the result is a light but flavourful dish that harmonises perfectly with a lively Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. Find out here which wines go best with this salmon dish!
Which wines go best with New Zealand salmon with avocado salsa?
The rich texture of the salmon, combined with the freshness of the avocado salsa and the acidity of the lime, calls for a wine with intense fruit, lively acidity and good minerality. Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, is known for its tropical fruit flavours and crisp freshness – the ideal accompaniment for this dish.
Wine recommendations
1st Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
- Why? The tropical flavours of passion fruit, lime and gooseberry highlight the fruity and fresh components of the dish.
- Recommended region: Marlborough, New Zealand
2nd Grüner Veltliner (Austria)
- Why? The spicy freshness, fine herbal flavours and mineral structure complement the salmon perfectly and harmonise with the avocado salsa.
- Recommended region: Wachau, Austria
3. chardonnay (light & unobtrusive)
- Why? A Chardonnay not aged in wood brings fresh fruit flavours that go well with the creaminess of the avocado and the juiciness of the salmon.
- Recommended region: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
The recipe
New Zealand salmon with avocado salsa
Grilled New Zealand salmon with a refreshing avocado salsa – a perfect combination of tender fish, fruity lime and creamy avocado. This recipe shows you how to prepare the salmon and which Sauvignon Blanc you should serve with it.
Cooking utensils
- 1 Grill pan or grill
- 1 Bowl for the salsa
- 1 Cutting board & knife
- 1 Tongs for turning the salmon
Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 2 Salmon fillets (approx. 150 g each, preferably New Zealand salmon)
- 1 EL Olive oil
- 1 TL Lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the avocado salsa:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tomato, diced
- 1 EL Coriander, chopped
- 1 TL Olive oil
- 1 TL Lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Preparation
Prepare the salmon:
- Marinate the salmon with olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the salmon on the skin side for about 3-4 minutes, then carefully turn and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until it is still slightly translucent on the inside.
Prepare the avocado salsa:
- Mix the avocado, onion, tomato and coriander in a bowl.
- Season to taste with olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.
Serve:
- Arrange the grilled salmon on a plate and top with the avocado salsa or serve separately.
Recommended side dishes
- Quinoa or wild rice
- Grilled vegetables (e.g. zucchinis or peppers)
- Fresh leaf salad with lemon dressing
Nutritional values per portion
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30g
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