Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

Baked Cajun Salmon served with creamy avocado lime sauce on a plate

Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

A delicious dish featuring tender and flaky salmon fillets seasoned with Cajun spices and paired with a creamy avocado lime sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Cajun Salmon

4 pieces salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

1 piece ripe avocado
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
to taste Salt and pepper
to taste Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and Cajun seasoning until well combined. Rub this mixture generously over each salmon fillet.
Place the seasoned salmon on a lined baking tray and bake in the oven for about 15-18 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is baking, prepare the creamy avocado lime sauce by mashing the avocado in a separate bowl. Add sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve the salmon topped with the creamy avocado lime sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.

Notes

For even cooking, ensure all salmon fillets are of uniform thickness. You can replace Cajun seasoning with lemon pepper or a garlic and herb mix if preferred.