Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce 

This Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce brings bold Southern-inspired flavors and a creamy, zesty twist to your dinner table. The salmon is rubbed in smoky Cajun spices, baked until tender and flaky, then topped with a velvety avocado lime sauce that cools the heat and elevates the dish. It’s a flavorful, high-protein meal that’s ready in 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights or impressing guests. The sauce doubles as a tasty dip or salad dressing, adding versatility to this easy, nutritious dish. Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a light salad for a well-rounded plate.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  
  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
  

• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  
  

• Salt and black pepper, to taste
  
  

For the Avocado Lime Sauce:

• 1 ripe avocado
  
  

• Juice of 1 lime
  
  

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  
  

• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   

2. Mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Rub onto salmon fillets and place on the baking sheet.
   
   

3. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
   
   

4. While salmon bakes, mash avocado in a bowl. Mix in lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
   
   

5. Spoon avocado lime sauce over salmon before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, with sauce)

• Calories: 480 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 39 g
  
  

• Total Fat: 32 g
  
  

  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
    
    

  • Monounsaturated Fat: 16 g
    
    

  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g
    
    

• Carbohydrates: 7 g
  
  

  • Fiber: 4 g
    
    

  • Sugars: 1 g
    
    

• Cholesterol: 95 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 400 mg