Description
A quick and delicious Cajun salmon recipe paired with a creamy avocado lime sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 avocado
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the salmon fillets generously with Cajun seasoning and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare your avocado lime sauce by blending together the avocado, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once the salmon is done, serve it with a drizzle of the creamy avocado lime sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a twist, consider swapping Cajun seasoning for blackened or Old Bay seasoning, and use lemon instead of lime in your sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun