Description
A delightful dish featuring salmon seasoned with a spicy Cajun rub, paired with creamy avocado salsa for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and rub Cajun seasoning evenly over each fillet.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced avocado, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and halved cherry tomatoes to make the avocado salsa.
- Serve the salmon topped with avocado salsa while warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently to avoid drying out the salmon.
- For a vegan option, substitute salmon with grilled eggplant or portobello mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun salmon, avocado salsa, healthy dinner, seafood recipe