Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
A deliciously unique salmon recipe combining spicy Cajun seasoning and creamy avocado lime sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 pieces ripe avocados Make sure your avocados are ripe for the creamiest sauce.
- 1 piece lime Juiced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream Low-fat versions can be used.
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste fresh cilantro For garnish.
- to taste olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the salmon fillets with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle Cajun seasoning generously on top.
- Arrange the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Making the Sauce
- While the salmon bakes, mix the avocados, lime juice, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Serving
- When the salmon is out of the oven, generously spoon the avocado lime sauce on each fillet.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy your healthy, gourmet meal!
Notes
For an extra pop of flavor, consider adding a minced garlic clove or a dash of smoked paprika to your avocado sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container; the creamy avocado sauce is best added fresh when reheating.