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Create Flavorful Memories With Baked Cajun Salmon And Avocado Lime Sauce

Create Flavorful Memories with Baked Cajun Salmon & Avocado Sauce

Create flavorful memories with Baked Cajun Salmon and Avocado Lime Sauce in just 20 minutes—a healthy, quick, and versatile dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or thawed, 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning Adjust to taste
  • Salt and black pepper To taste
For the Avocado Lime Sauce
  • 1 Ripe avocado Ensure it's perfectly ripe
  • 1 Lime Juiced, can substitute with lemon
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt Or sour cream
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro Chopped, optional

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Brush or Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
  4. Bake salmon for 15-20 minutes until opaque and flaky.
  5. Mash avocado in a bowl, mix with lime juice, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving with avocado lime sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning for a crispy texture. Check for doneness at 15 minutes; aim for an internal temperature of 145°F. Store leftovers separately; salmon lasts 3 days in the fridge.

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