Pan Seared Cajun Lime Salmon: Easy Avocado Salsa Delight
Delight your taste buds with this Pan Seared Cajun Lime Salmon paired with a refreshing Avocado Salsa that’s easy to make and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning.
- Place salmon in the pan skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix avocado, tomato, red onion, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
- Serve the salmon topped with the avocado salsa.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a twist, add corn or cilantro to the avocado salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun Salmon, Avocado Salsa, Easy Fish Recipe