Description
A flavorful salmon dish with a spicy cajun rub and creamy avocado lime sauce that brings comfort and warmth to family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Rub olive oil and Cajun seasoning evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mash the avocado and mix in lime juice, zest, and Greek yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the baked salmon topped with avocado lime sauce and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
For a richer finish, add a small pat of butter at the end. Use extra Greek yogurt for a creamier sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, cajun, healthy dinner, family recipe, avocado sauce, quick meal