Baked Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime
Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime is a bold, flavorful main dish featuring seared Cajun-seasoned salmon fillets paired with a creamy, zesty avocado lime crema. It’s fresh, easy, and ideal for health-conscious eaters and flavor lovers alike.
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Ingredients
For the Cajun Salmon
- 2 6-ounce salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Avocado Lime Crema
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 2 –3 tablespoons water to thin
For Serving (Optional)
- Cooked white brown, or cauliflower rice
- Black beans
- Corn kernels
- Chopped red onion
- Diced tomatoes
- Lime wedges
- Tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels for better sear and seasoning adhesion.
- Mix Cajun seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into a paste. Rub evenly over salmon.
- Marinate in the fridge for 15–30 minutes for deeper flavor (optional).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high with oil until shimmering.
- Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes without moving.
- Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until it flakes and reaches 145°F.
- Blend avocados, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, cayenne, and water until smooth and creamy.
- Serve salmon over rice or in tortillas with crema and toppings like corn, beans, tomatoes, or lettuce.