Grilled fish with avocado and herb salad
4 x 180g thick portions white-fleshed fish Avocado oil (or substitute olive oil)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Avocado and herb salad
1 avocado, with flesh diced into 1cm cubes
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp avocado oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
1/4cup toasted pine nuts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Heat a grill on high. Brush fish portions all over with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Place on a rack over an oven pan and grill fish portions for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning once. Remove fish to serving plates and scatter with salad.
3. To make the salad, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
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