Description
A vibrant and healthy pan-seared salmon dish featuring bold Cajun spices and a creamy, zesty avocado dressing.
Ingredients
4 Salmon fillets (skin-on or skin-off)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 ripe avocados
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-2 tablespoons water (for consistency)
2 cups cooked rice (for serving)
1 cup black beans (for serving)
1 cup corn (for serving)
1/2 cup chopped red onion (for serving)
1 cup diced tomatoes (for serving)
Lime wedges for garnish
4 tortillas (optional)
2 cups shredded lettuce
Instructions
Step 1: Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub them with lemon juice, then coat evenly with the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 4: While the salmon rests, combine avocados, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, and cayenne in a blender. Process until smooth, adding water if needed.
Step 5: Serve the Cajun salmon over rice and beans, drizzled with the avocado lime dressing and garnished with lime wedges.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add an extra teaspoon of cayenne to the Cajun rub. If meal prepping, store the dressing with an avocado pit to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with 2 tbsp dressing
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
