Baked Cajun Salmon With Avocado Lime Sauce
If you’re in search of a quick yet flavorful dinner, look no further than this Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce. This dish combines the rich, tender salmon fillets seasoned with zesty Cajun spices and topped with a creamy avocado lime sauce that perfectly balances the heat. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients like omega-3s from salmon and healthy fats from avocado. In just about 30 minutes, you can have a delicious meal that will impress everyone at your 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
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the salmon fillets on both sides with the seasoning mix.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, mash the avocado in another 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 before serving it topped with the avocado lime sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg