Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado
Indulge in our Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado—an easy-to-make dinner bursting with flavor! Try it tonight for an unforgettable meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice until mixed into a paste.
- Rub the mixture generously over each salmon fillet placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, dice the avocado and mix it with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice in a bowl.
- Once the salmon is done, let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Top each fillet with the avocado mixture and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet topped with avocado (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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