Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
This Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce offers bold flavors and simple preparation, perfect for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- food processor
Ingredients
For the Cajun Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon (about 6 oz each)
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 lime juice
For the Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
- 0.33 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice over each piece.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the surface is slightly crisp.
- While the salmon is baking, blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth. Stir in chopped cilantro if using.
- Serve the baked Cajun salmon warm, drizzled generously with the creamy avocado lime sauce. Garnish with extra lime wedges or herbs if desired.
Notes
For a milder flavor, reduce the Cajun seasoning or use a homemade blend with less cayenne. This dish also works beautifully with trout or cod.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 410kcal
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