Description
Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly marries spicy Cajun seasoning with creamy avocado. This easy-to-make recipe transforms fresh salmon fillets into a delicious centerpiece for any meal, whether it’s a cozy dinner at home or a gathering with friends. With its bold flavors and beautiful presentation, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 ripe avocados
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the salmon fillets in the dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Generously sprinkle Cajun seasoning over each fillet, then squeeze lemon juice on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the salmon is flaky but moist.
- While the salmon bakes, slice the avocados into wedges.
- Serve the salmon topped with avocado slices and drizzle any remaining pan juices on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 oz) with half an avocado
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg