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Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime

Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime: Healthy Flavor Explosion!

Enjoy a Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime dish that is quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin-on or skin-off
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can be replaced with cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • to taste Salt sea salt preferred
  • to taste Pepper
For the Avocado Lime Crema
  • 2 ripe Avocados
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is healthier
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro or parsley
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • to taste tablespoons Water to adjust consistency
For Serving
  • 2 cups Rice white, brown, or cauliflower
  • 1 can Black Beans or lentils for substitution
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels
  • 1 cup Chopped Red Onion
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 4 tortillas Tortillas corn or flour
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by patting the salmon fillets dry to ensure seasonings adhere.
  2. In a small bowl, combine Cajun seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture over salmon fillets.
  3. Cook the salmon skin-side down in a heated skillet for 4-5 minutes or bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
  4. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  5. Blend ripe avocados, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, and optional cayenne until smooth.
  6. Flake the salmon into large pieces and serve over rice or in tortillas, drizzled with crema and garnished as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate salmon for deeper flavor; ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for safe consumption.

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