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Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado

Juicy, flaky salmon fillets coated in a bold, spicy Cajun rub and baked to perfection, then drizzled with a cooling, creamy avocado lime sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cajun Salmon
  • 2 fillets salmon 6-8oz each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp brown sugar optional
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
Avocado Crema
  • 1 avocado ripe
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 0.25 cup cilantro fresh
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp water to thin sauce

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Pastry brush
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry. Brush generously with olive oil or melted butter.
  4. Rub the spice mixture thoroughly over the top of the salmon fillets.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While salmon bakes, combine avocado, yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  7. Add water gradually to the sauce until it reaches a drizzle-friendly consistency.
  8. Serve salmon hot, drizzled generously with the avocado sauce and garnished with lime wedges.

Notes

Store leftover sauce with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent browning.