Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
A vibrant, cozy dinner featuring fresh salmon fillets baked to flaky perfection and topped with a silky avocado-lime sauce, perfect for spring and summer evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon fillets Choose fillets about 6 ounces each.
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Use your favorite blend or make a quick mix.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For rubbing on the salmon.
- 1 ripe avocado ripe avocado Ripe but firm avocados blend best for smooth sauce.
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt Sour cream yields a richer sauce; Greek yogurt keeps it lighter.
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
- to taste Fresh cilantro For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and sprinkle Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Place the seasoned salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for about 12–15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Making the Sauce
- In a blender, combine the avocado, lime juice, sour cream (or yogurt), salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Serving
- Serve the baked salmon topped with the creamy avocado lime sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a lightly charred top, broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for spice level. Store leftovers in airtight containers: salmon for up to 2 days, sauce for 24–48 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1g
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