Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce
Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce is a vibrant dish that fuses the bold flavors of spicy Cajun seasoning with the creamy freshness of avocado and zesty lime. This quick and easy recipe delivers flaky salmon fillets topped with a luscious sauce, making it perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. Impress your guests or enjoy a delightful meal at home with this flavorful offering that’s sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 garlic clove
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place salmon fillets in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fillets and let them sit while preparing the sauce.
- In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, garlic, and additional lime juice; blend until smooth.
- Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the salmon hot, drizzled with avocado lime sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg