Description
A flavorful dish combining zesty Cajun salmon with a creamy avocado lime sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the fillets on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado lime sauce by mashing the avocado and mixing in lime juice and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and top with the avocado lime sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
For a milder spice, choose a mild Cajun blend. Adjust baking times for different salmon fillet thicknesses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg