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Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime

Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime: A Spicy, Creamy Dinner Delight

Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime is a flavorful fusion of spicy salmon and creamy avocado lime crema, perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cajun Salmon Ingredients
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Skin on or off based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can be swapped with your favorite cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust as per your spicy preference
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adds depth of flavor
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning
Avocado Lime Crema
  • 2 ripe Avocados For creaminess
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is the healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Always freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Authentic touch
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for extra kick
  • to taste water Water To adjust consistency
For Assembly
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Any variety works
  • 1 cup Black Beans & Corn Kernels Optional based on preference
  • 1 cup Chopped Red Onion Fresh topping
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Fresh topping
  • 4 pieces Lime Wedges For garnish
  • 8 pieces Tortillas Corn or flour
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce Optional for tacos

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Blender
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Set aside while mixing seasoning.
  2. Season the Fillets: Combine Cajun seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the salmon fillets generously.
  3. Optional Marination: Refrigerate seasoned salmon for 15-30 minutes for deeper flavor.
  4. Cook the Salmon: Heat a skillet over medium-high, add olive oil, and place salmon skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  5. Prepare the Avocado Lime Crema: Blend avocados, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and cayenne until smooth, adding water as needed.
  6. Flake the Salmon: Let cooked salmon rest for 5 minutes, then flake into large pieces.
  7. Assemble the Dish: Serve salmon over rice, or in tacos with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and onions. Top with avocado lime crema.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfectly pat dry the salmon for a crispy sear. Marinate if time allows for deeper flavor. Avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking.

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