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Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime

Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime: Quick, Healthy & Flavor-Packed!

Quick and healthy Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime is a flavor-packed dish that combines buttery salmon with zesty spices, creamy avocado, and lime crema.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin on or off based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Avocado Lime Crema
  • 2 ripe Avocados for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice for brightness
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro for garnish
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic fresh is best
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional for kick
  • to desired consistency tablespoons Water to thin the crema
For the Bowl or Tacos
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice white, brown, or cauliflower
  • Black Beans optional topping
  • Corn Kernels optional topping
  • Chopped Red Onion optional topping
  • Diced Tomatoes optional topping
  • 1 lime Lime Wedges for garnishing
  • 8 tortillas Corn or Flour for tacos
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce for crunch

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • blender
  • measuring spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

Cajun Salmon Preparation
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat salmon with this mixture and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add olive oil and place the marinated salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and reduce the heat, searing for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
  3. Transfer the salmon to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  4. In a blender, combine ripe avocados, sour cream, fresh lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, adding water until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Prepare additional components: cook rice. If using tortillas, warm them in a dry skillet until pliable.
  6. Assemble the dish: for a bowl, create a base of rice topped with black beans, corn, Cajun salmon, and avocado lime crema. For tacos, fill warm tortillas with salmon, lettuce, and desired toppings.
  7. Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow the salmon to marinate for enhanced flavor.

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