Description
Flaky baked Cajun salmon finished with a creamy avocado lime sauce. This easy, healthy dinner delivers bold spice balanced by fresh citrus and rich avocado flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Season evenly with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until flaky.
- While the salmon cooks, blend avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, cayenne, and salt until smooth.
- Remove salmon from the oven, rest briefly, and serve topped with avocado lime sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream in the sauce.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
- Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and flaky.
- The avocado lime sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated.
- Marinating the salmon briefly before baking adds extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg