Description
Spicy oven-roasted Cajun salmon paired with a silky avocado lime sauce. This nutritious, flavor-packed dish is perfect for fast, satisfying dinners.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ripe avocado
1 lime, juiced
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Dry the salmon fillets and coat them with olive oil. Rub with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray and roast for 12–15 minutes until fully cooked and flaky.
4. While baking, blend avocado, lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, and salt until smooth.
5. Serve salmon topped with sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For variation, use chicken, tofu, or shrimp.
Swap in dairy-free yogurt if needed.
Make the sauce fresh and use within 24 hours for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg