Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce Recipe Delight
A delightful dish featuring baked salmon coated in Cajun spices complemented by a creamy avocado lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado and mix in lime juice, Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, and salt.
- Serve the baked salmon topped with the creamy avocado lime sauce.
Notes
- For spicier salmon, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Let the sauce rest in the fridge for a few minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg