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Baked cajun salmon fillet topped with creamy avocado lime sauce on a plate

Quick Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce

Quick Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Lime Sauce is a flavorful, tender salmon dish topped with a creamy and fresh sauce. It is an easy option for a weeknight meal when you want a simple recipe with bold Cajun flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each / 170 g each)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
Avocado Lime Sauce
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream
Garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, optional garnish
  • Lime wedges, optional garnish
  • Chili flakes, optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F / 200°C and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Dry the salmon fillets with paper towels, then coat them with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Baking
  1. Arrange the seasoned salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until the fish is opaque, flakes easily, and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F / 63°C.
Sauce
  1. Mash the avocado until smooth, then mix in the lime juice, Greek yogurt, salt, and black pepper until combined; blend the mixture if a smoother sauce texture is preferred.
Serving
  1. Allow the baked salmon to rest for 1–2 minutes, then plate the fillets and add the avocado lime sauce on top.
  2. Finish with fresh cilantro, chili flakes, and lime wedges if using.

Notes

Store the baked salmon and avocado lime sauce separately; refrigerate and use within 2 days.