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Baked Cajun Salmon – Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

Baked Cajun Salmon is seasoned with bold spices and baked until flaky.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

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

Notes

• Skin-on salmon helps retain moisture during baking.