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Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado

A quick and flavorful dish combining Cajun seasoning and creamy avocado, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon about 6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 large avocado diced; substitute with mango if desired
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir until a smooth paste forms.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and rub the Cajun mixture over each fillet.
  4. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Dice the avocado and toss it with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  6. Let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes after baking.
  7. Serve the salmon topped with the avocado mixture and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

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