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Grilled salmon topped with creamy avocado lime sauce for a healthy dish

Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

This Baked Cajun Salmon is paired with a creamy avocado-lime sauce, offering a quick, vibrant, and indulgent meal perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil To coat the salmon.
  • Salt Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the avocado lime sauce
  • 2 ripe avocados Use ripe avocados for best texture.
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream Use Greek yogurt for lighter tang.
  • Salt Pinch of salt To taste.
  • Pepper Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For garnish
  • Fresh cilantro Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon fillets skin-side down, spaced apart.
  2. Drizzle each fillet with olive oil and rub the oil over the top to coat evenly.
  3. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over each fillet. Add a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Rub gently to press the seasoning into the flesh.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Check doneness by flaking with a fork or using a thermometer: 125-130°F for medium or 145°F for fully cooked.
Making the Sauce
  1. While the salmon bakes, scoop avocado flesh into a blender or food processor. Add lime juice, Greek yogurt or sour cream, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt or lime for brightness.
Serving
  1. Remove the salmon from the oven and transfer fillets to serving plates. Spoon the avocado lime sauce over each fillet. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a dairy-free sauce, swap Greek yogurt for an equal amount of plain dairy-free yogurt or omit it and add a splash of water for texture. To prevent browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the sauce when storing.

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