Cajun Salmon Avocado Lime: A Juicy Twist on Healthy Cooking
A delicious and healthy recipe featuring Cajun seasoned salmon paired with creamy avocado and zesty lime, perfect for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Drizzle olive oil on the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Place the salmon on the grill skin-side down and cook for 6-8 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- While the salmon is cooking, mash the avocados in a bowl and mix in lime juice.
- Serve the grilled salmon topped with the avocado lime mixture and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste for spice preference.
- Serves well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with topping
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg