Baked Cajun Salmon: Easy and Delicious 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.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is flaky.
- While the salmon is baking, mash avocado in a bowl.
- Add lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocado and mix well.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Baked Cajun Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Avocado Lime Sauce, Easy Salmon Dinner