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Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

Delight in Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce, a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • fresh cilantro optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry. Drizzle with olive oil and rub with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place salmon on a lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until fish flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  5. While salmon bakes, blend avocado, lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  6. Serve salmon topped with avocado lime sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 21gSodium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

This dish not only looks impressive but also tastes incredible. Perfect for meals with family or entertaining guests.

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