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Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado

Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Baked Cajun Salmon with Avocado is a quick and flavorful dish that impresses with every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 445
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 pieces salmon (6 ounces each)
  • 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
Avocado Salsa Ingredients
  • 2 pieces avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 piece jalapeno, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt to taste
Cucumber Salsa Ingredients
  • 2 pieces avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • heavy bottom skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat, add the salmon seasoned with the cajun seasoning, and cook until deeply golden brown to slightly blackened before flipping and repeating for the other side.
  2. Mix the avocado salsa ingredients and enjoy on the salmon!
  3. Mix the avocado and cucumber salsa ingredients and enjoy on the salmon!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 9.8gProtein: 35.1gFat: 31.3gSodium: 72mgFiber: 7.1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish by swapping the Cajun seasoning for your favorite spice blend or adding diced mango for a sweet twist.

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