Salmon Stuffed Avocado with Canned Salmon

Name: Salmon Stuffed Avocado
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces canned salmon; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon diced greed onion; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; ½ teaspoon sriracha ((plus more for topping)); 2 avocados, pitted, peeled and cut in half; Furikake or dried seaweed for seasoning

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Salmon Stuffed Avocado is a delicious and easy recipe that comes together in just minutes with no cooking required. Using canned salmon, this recipe is a healthy and quick meal you’re going to love!

Salmon Stuffed Avocado with sriracha and Furikake on top on a plate.

If you are looking for a quick and delicious high protein, heart healthy meal, this recipe is for you. Salmon Stuffed Avocado is a simple and tasty Asian-inspired recipe that you’re sure to make again and again.

If you love quick and easy recipes, don’t miss my 5 minute Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos, Tomato Quinoa Soup, or this make ahead Curried Chicken Salad Wrap. For an easy pasta salad, give this 5 ingredient Pesto Pasta Salad recipe a try!

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Why You Need to Make Salmon Stuffed Avocados!

When it comes to a quick and delicious meal, these Salmon Stuffed Avocados are where it’s at! Made with just a few ingredients, this is sure to be your new go-to lunch or dinner recipe.

My inspiration for this recipe came when I was craving sushi flavors but didn’t want to leave the house. The canned salmon flavor is Asian-inspired with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha, similar to a spicy tuna roll.

Making this dish couldn’t be easier. It’s just a matter of mixing together the filling and scooping it onto the avocado. I like to top it with Furikake or dried seaweed flakes when I have it.

Salmon Stuffed Avocado on a plate with sriracha sauce drizzled on top.

Plus, this dish is super heart healthy. Made with good-for-you fats like salmon and avocado, it’s one recipe you can feel good about eating anytime.

So, if you’re craving something delicious and fast, be sure to try this Salmon Stuffed Avocado recipe! It’s sure to be your new favorite.

Ingredients and Substitutions

overhead photo of ingredients needed for recipe including soy sauce, green onion, mayo, rice vinegar, and sriracha sauce.

Canned Salmon: it’s relatively easy to find canned salmon in the grocery store now. You can always substitute leftover cooked salmon or canned tuna here.
Green Onion: the green onion adds a delicious crunch and flavor. Finely diced red onion would work as a substitute.
Mayonnaise: this gives the salmon a creamy texture.
Soy Sauce: I always use low sodium soy sauce to avoid the excess salt. If you are gluten free you can use tamari instead.
Rice Vinegar: this is common in asian cooking. Substitute apple cider vinegar or plain white vinegar if needed.
Sriracha: this spicy condiment is a great addition to these Salmon Stuffed Avocados. If you don’t have it you can substitute your favorite hot sauce.
Avocados: great for stuffing, you will need about 2 avocados for this recipe. No avocados, you could stuff the salmon filling into cucumbers or tomatoes instead.
Furikake: this is a Japanese seasoning made with dried seaweed flakes and sesame seeds. You can substitute crumbled sheets of dried seaweed or just omit it.

How to Make Salmon Stuffed Avocado

This recipe comes together quick with no cooking involved! Make it once and I’m sure you’ll be making it again and again.

process shots showing how to make recipe including mixing together the filling and stuffing the fruit.

Step 1: flake the salmon

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Add the canned salmon to a mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the salmon and break it apart.

Step 2: add in the filling ingredients

Then, add in the mayo, diced green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha.

Step 3: stir together

Mix together the filling ingredients. Taste for seasonings and add more soy sauce or sriracha if desired.

Step 4: scoop into avocado halves

Lastly, scoop the filling into the avocado halves. You should be able to fill two whole avocados for this recipe. You can either keep the skin on the avocado or peel it off like I did here.

Salmon Stuffed Avocados on a plate with sriracha drizzle on top and furikake sprinkled on top.

Lastly, sprinkle on some Furikake seasoning. If you don’t have any, you can make your own with dried seaweed and sesame seeds. Top with more sriracha if desired.

Recipe Tips

Don’t have canned salmon? Use canned tuna or leftover cooked salmon instead.
To peel the avocados start by running a knife horizontally around them. Take apart and remove the pit. Then, lightly score the skin so you can remove the peel.
You can also skip peeling the avocado and just scoop the flesh out with a spoon as you eat.
No avocados? Try stuffed cucumbers or tomatoes instead.
If can’t find Furikake seasoning, you can use dried seaweed and sesame seeds instead.
This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated for a day before eating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are avocado and salmon good together?

Salmon and avocados both contain omega 3 fatty acids. When paired together, these two ingredients are both delicious and create a robust dosage of healthy fats.

What is Furikake Seasoning?

Furikake is a Japanese seasoning that’s a mixture of dried seaweed, sesame seeds, and kelp powder. It has both a crunchy and slightly salty taste.

What can I make with canned salmon?

You can use canned salmon the same way you’d use canned tuna. It’s excellent in pasta salad, sandwiches, or combined with asian flavorings to make salmon stuffed avocado.

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