Description
A quick and bright dinner featuring spicy, smoky salmon topped with cool, creamy avocado and a splash of lime, finished with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and rub with olive oil. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning on both sides, season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
- In a small bowl, combine diced avocado and lime juice. Gently fold together with a fork. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place the salmon skin-side down (if applicable) on the hot grill or skillet and cook for about 4–5 minutes without moving to get a nice sear. Flip and cook for another 4–5 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily.
- Remove from heat, allow to rest for a minute, then spoon the avocado-lime mixture over each fillet and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Serve over mixed greens for a light meal or with quinoa, rice, or roasted sweet potatoes for a heartier option. The salmon can also be used in tacos or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 38g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 0mg