Description
A vibrant dish combining spicy Cajun salmon with a refreshing avocado lime salsa, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- Cajun spice blend (homemade or store-bought)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or garlic powder)
- Avocado (ripe)
- Tomato (diced)
- Red onion (finely chopped)
- Fresh lime juice
- Cilantro (fresh)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season with Cajun spice blend.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced avocado, tomato, red onion, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and fold gently.
- Transfer cooked salmon to a serving platter, spoon avocado lime salsa over each fillet, and garnish with lime wedges.
Notes
Let your salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, cajun, avocado, salsa, healthy dinner, seafood, spicy