Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime Delight: A Fresh, Flavorful Twist
A bright and zesty dish featuring Cajun-seasoned salmon paired with creamy avocado and a squeeze of fresh lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Louisiana
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Brush the mixture over the salmon fillets.
- Grill the salmon for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and drizzle with lime juice.
- Serve topped with diced avocado.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon with Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Try serving over a bed of mixed greens for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime