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Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce | Easy Healthy Recipe

Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce | Easy Healthy Recipe

Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce is a bold yet healthy dinner made with perfectly seasoned salmon and a smooth, zesty avocado sauce. This easy recipe delivers spicy Cajun flavor balanced by fresh citrus and creamy avocado.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

4 salmon fillets (about 150 g each)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the avocado lime sauce:

1 ripe avocado

1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

2 tbsp lime juice

1 clove garlic

Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Place salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet.

3. Brush with olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

4. Bake for 15–18 minutes until salmon flakes easily.

5. Meanwhile, blend all avocado lime sauce ingredients until smooth.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning.

7. Serve salmon warm with avocado lime sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

• Adjust Cajun seasoning to control heat level.

• Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted veggies.

• Sauce is best used fresh.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: baked cajun salmon, avocado lime sauce salmon, healthy salmon recipe