Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce
Oven-baked Cajun salmon
Ingredients
For the Cajun 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
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and rub evenly with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- While the salmon bakes, blend avocado, lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the baked salmon topped with the avocado lime sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or salad