Baked Cajun Salmon With Avocado Lime Sauce
Enjoy this flavorful Baked Cajun Salmon With Avocado Lime Sauce that’s perfect for dinner. Try it today and elevate your meal experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 ripe avocado
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the salmon fillets in the Cajun mixture and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon bakes, mash the avocado in a separate bowl and 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg