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Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

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Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce is a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed weeknight dinner. Tender, flaky salmon coated in bold Cajun spices pairs perfectly with a cool, tangy avocado lime sauce for a restaurant-quality meal ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry. Drizzle with olive oil and rub with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place salmon on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until fish flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  4. While salmon bakes, blend avocado, lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  5. Serve salmon topped with avocado lime sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • Swap salmon for chicken breast, tofu, or portobello mushrooms for variation.
  • For a lighter sauce, use low-fat or dairy-free yogurt.
  • Store salmon and sauce separately. Salmon lasts up to 2 days in the fridge; sauce is best fresh.
  • Reheat salmon in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 8–10 minutes to maintain moisture.

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