Description
A delicious and flavorful Baked Cajun Salmon topped with a creamy avocado lime sauce, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 ripe avocado
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice over each piece.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the surface is slightly crisp.
- While the salmon is baking, blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth. Stir in chopped cilantro if using.
- Serve the baked Cajun salmon warm, drizzled generously with the creamy avocado lime sauce. Garnish with extra lime wedges or herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to taste if you prefer a milder or spicier flavor.
- The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg