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Quick Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce

A quick and vibrant salmon dish infused with Cajun spices and a creamy avocado lime sauce that's perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets Wild-caught preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Use high-quality olive oil
  • to taste Salt Use sea salt for added flavor
  • 1 juice lime Freshly squeezed
For the Avocado Lime Sauce
  • 1 ripe avocado Choose one that gives slightly when pressed
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt Use plain and full-fat
  • 1 juice lime Freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt and pepper Sprinkle generously to taste
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) For garnish, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, and add salt to taste.
Cooking
  1. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, depending on its thickness.
  2. While the salmon is baking, prepare the avocado lime sauce by combining the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serving
  1. Once the salmon is cooked, plate it and generously drizzle the avocado lime sauce over the top. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with rice or salad on the side to complete the meal. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
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