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Cajun Salmon And Avocado Lime

Cajun Salmon And Avocado Lime: A Flavorful Dinner Delight

This Cajun Salmon And Avocado Lime recipe pairs spicy Cajun seasoning with creamy avocado lime sauce for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets fresh or fully thawed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Avocado Lime Sauce
  • 1 whole Ripe Avocado fully ripe for smooth texture
  • 1 tablespoon Lime freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to create a spicy oil mixture.
  3. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin-side down, and coat with the Cajun oil mixture.
  4. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until flaky and light opaque.
  5. While salmon is baking, mash the ripe avocado in a bowl and mix with lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Serve the baked salmon on plates with the avocado lime sauce drizzled on top and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is fully thawed and dry before applying the Cajun oil for best flavor and texture.

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