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Baked Cajun Salmon: Easy and Delicious with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce is a quick, flavorful dish that combines the zesty kick of Cajun spices with the creamy, refreshing taste of avocado and lime.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pieces salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning.
  3. Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is flaky.
  5. While the salmon is baking, mash avocado in a bowl.
  6. Add lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocado and mix well.
  7. Serve the baked salmon topped with the creamy avocado lime sauce.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the Cajun seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Adjust the amount of lime juice to taste.

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Keywords: Baked Cajun Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Avocado Lime Sauce, Easy Salmon Dinner