Description
A delicious Cajun Salmon dish served with a creamy avocado lime sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on or off, 5–6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe avocado
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin the sauce, if needed)
Instructions
- Make the Cajun seasoning. In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. This bold blend is what gives the salmon its smoky-sweet heat.
- Season the salmon. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub them with olive oil, then sprinkle the Cajun spice blend generously over both sides. Let them sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the avocado lime sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if you prefer a thinner consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the salmon. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on) and sear for 4–5 minutes. Flip carefully and cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve and enjoy. Spoon a generous amount of avocado lime sauce over the top. Garnish with extra lime zest or chopped cilantro if you like. Serve with rice, quinoa, greens, or roasted veggies.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper for your desired spice level.
- Pair with your favorite side for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg