Baked Cajun Salmon With Avocado Lime Sauce
Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce is a deliciously vibrant dish that brings the perfect blend of zesty and spicy flavors to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender salmon fillets seasoned with bold Cajun spices, complemented by a creamy avocado lime sauce that adds a refreshing twist. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a gourmet meal that’s not only delightful but also packed with nutrients. Great for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the salmon fillets with the Cajun oil mixture on both sides and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon bakes, mash the avocado in a separate bowl and mix in lime juice, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes after baking, then serve topped with the avocado lime sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg