Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce
A delightful blend of spicy Cajun seasoning and creamy avocado lime sauce that elevates salmon into a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fancy dinner.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 pieces salmon fillets Freshness is key here; purchase from local seafood markets if possible.
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning You can make your own if you don’t have it handy.
- salt to taste salt Essential for enhancing flavors.
- pepper to taste pepper Essential for enhancing flavors.
For the Avocado Lime Sauce
- 2 pieces avocados Use ripe avocados that yield to gentle pressure.
- 1 piece lime (juiced) Adds a zingy flavor boost.
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt Greek yogurt gives higher protein content.
- salt to taste salt For flavor enhancement.
- pepper to taste pepper For flavor enhancement.
- fresh cilantro for garnish fresh cilantro Adds color and freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Season salmon with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Bake salmon in preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado lime sauce by blending together avocados, lime juice, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once the salmon is done, remove from oven and top with creamy avocado lime sauce.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The avocado lime sauce can be made a day in advance. You can freeze the cooked salmon for up to a month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g
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