Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Cream
A vibrant dish with Cajun spices, fresh lime, and creamy avocado, perfect for any family dinner or gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub each salmon fillet with olive oil and coat with Cajun seasoning.
- Place the fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and top with avocado crema, garnishing with cilantro.
Notes
For best results, don’t overbake the salmon; it should flake easily. You can also marinate the salmon for a few hours for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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