Description
A flavorful and easy recipe for baked salmon with a spicy Cajun seasoning and a creamy avocado lime sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado lime sauce by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and salt until smooth.
- Serve the baked salmon topped with avocado lime sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Quick Baked Cajun Salmon, Avocado Lime Sauce