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Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce Recipe

This Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce is a flavorful dish that combines spicy salmon with a cool, creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Louisiana
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh, skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Avocado oil is a substitute
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For the Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
  • 1 Avocado Ripe
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Low-fat or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • Fresh Cilantro Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Blender
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and drizzle with olive oil. Coat with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the salmon skin-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  4. In a blender, combine avocado, lime juice, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  5. Plate the salmon and drizzle with the avocado lime sauce. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Patting the salmon dry before seasoning ensures better spice adherence. Use fresh lime juice for optimal flavor.

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