Description
Experience bold flavors with Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime: A Flavorful & Healthy Recipe that’s perfect for dinner tonight! Try it now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 2–3 tablespoons water, to thin
- Cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- Black beans
- Corn kernels
- Chopped red onion
- Diced tomatoes
- Lime wedges
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine Cajun seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix to form a paste.
- Rub the Cajun mixture evenly over both sides of each salmon fillet.
- For enhanced flavor, let the salmon marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon of olive oil until it shimmers.
- Carefully place salmon fillets in the hot skillet. If skin is on, place skin-side down. Sear for about 4–5 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3–4 minutes until cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Alternatively, bake by preheating oven to 400°F (200°C) and placing seasoned salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 12–15 minutes.
- For an air fryer, preheat to 400°F (200°C) and cook salmon for about 8–10 minutes until done.
- Halve avocados and scoop flesh into food processor. Add Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Taste crema and adjust seasoning as needed. Add water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve salmon in bowls over rice or in warm tortillas topped with avocado crema, alongside your chosen toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with crema (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg