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Baked Cajun Salmon And Avocado Lime Sauce

Baked Cajun Salmon And Avocado Lime Sauce for Dinner Bliss

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This Baked Cajun Salmon And Avocado Lime Sauce is a deliciously healthy dinner option that’s quick to make and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or fully thawed for best results
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust spice level to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use according to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked ideal
For the Avocado Lime Sauce
  • 1 medium Ripe Avocado Choose a ripe avocado for best consistency
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for zing
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Or sour cream, plant-based yogurt for dairy-free
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
  3. Coat the salmon fillets generously with the Cajun oil mixture and place skin-side down on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the salmon for 15 to 20 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. While the salmon bakes, mash the ripe avocado and stir in lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Once the salmon is cooked, serve it with a generous drizzle of the Avocado Lime Sauce and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check for doneness using a fork or thermometer; ensure salmon reaches 145°F. Choose ripe avocados for best sauce consistency.

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