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Baked Cajun Salmon with Creamy Avocado Lime Sauce

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A quick and flavorful baked salmon dish coated in Cajun spices and topped with a creamy avocado lime sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon fillets skin-side down, spaced apart.
  3. Drizzle each fillet with olive oil. Rub the oil over the top and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 125 to 130°F for medium, or 145°F if fully cooked.
  5. While the salmon bakes, make the sauce: add avocados, lime juice, Greek yogurt or sour cream, a pinch of salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor.
  6. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
  7. Remove the salmon from the oven and transfer to serving plates.
  8. Spoon the avocado lime sauce over each fillet and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use ripe avocados; if they are underripe, the sauce may be grainy. For milder heat, reduce Cajun seasoning and consider adding smoked paprika.

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