Cajun Salmon with Avocado and Lime
A quick and flavorful dish combining spicy Cajun salmon with creamy avocado and bright lime, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 fillets salmon fillets Choose wild-caught, skin-on fillets for the best texture.
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend Use a store brand or homemade mix for control over heat.
- 1 ripe avocado A slightly underripe avocado offers the best texture.
- 1 juice lime Fresh lime juice is essential for brightness.
- to taste olive oil For cooking the salmon.
- to taste salt and pepper Season to preference.
- for garnish fresh cilantro Optional, adds herbal lift.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your grill or a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and rub each fillet lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle both sides with the Cajun spice blend, pressing it into the flesh.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet or onto the grill. Cook for 4–5 minutes without moving.
- Flip the salmon carefully and cook for another 4–5 minutes until done.
Avocado Preparation
- While the salmon cooks, halve, pit, and slice or dice the avocado.
- Drizzle the avocado with fresh lime juice to prevent browning.
Plating
- Arrange the salmon on plates and add the avocado beside or on top of the fish.
- Squeeze fresh lime over everything and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Control the heat for a good crust; let the salmon rest briefly after cooking to retain moisture.