Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
A vibrant dish featuring tender, flaky salmon coated with bold Cajun spices, complemented by a luxurious creamy avocado lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and generously sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
- Place the seasoned salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin-side down.
- Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prepare the creamy avocado lime sauce by mashing the avocado until smooth and mixing in Greek yogurt, lime juice, and seasoning to taste.
- Serve the salmon topped with the creamy avocado lime sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Make-ahead: The avocado lime sauce can be prepared in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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