Description
A vibrant and flavorful Cajun salmon dish paired with a creamy avocado lime crema, delivering restaurant-quality flavors in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning, coating both sides well.
- Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.
- Meanwhile, blend avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the crema.
- Plate the salmon and top it with avocado lime crema.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with tacos or rice.
Notes
For best results, let salmon rest after cooking to retain moisture. Feel free to substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg