Description
Baked Cajun Salmon With Avocado Lime Sauce is a delightful fusion of spicy and creamy flavors, making it an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions. The succulent salmon fillets are coated in a zesty Cajun seasoning and baked to perfection, while the creamy avocado lime sauce adds a refreshing contrast that enhances every bite. This dish is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and healthy fats, ensuring a nutritious and satisfying meal that your family and guests will love. Serve it over greens, with quinoa, or in tacos for a versatile dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet; brush both sides with the Cajun oil mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While baking, mash avocado in another bowl; mix in lime juice, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving with a generous drizzle of avocado lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg