Easy Cajun Salmon with Avocado & Lime
Easy Cajun Salmon with Avocado & Lime features blackened salmon fillets topped with a fresh avocado lime salsa made with mango or corn, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp blackened seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1 ripe mango, diced (or 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen/thawed)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackened Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Drizzle each fillet with olive oil, then generously sprinkle the blackened seasoning over both sides, ensuring full coverage.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it’s smoking slightly. Carefully place the salmon fillets, skin-side up if applicable, into the hot pan. Cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until a dark crust forms. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired doneness (internal temperature of 145°F). Remove from heat and let rest.
- Meanwhile, make the Avocado Lime Salsa: In a medium bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, diced mango (or corn), finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño (if using).
- Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the salsa ingredients. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then toss gently to combine.
- Serve the hot blackened salmon fillets topped with a generous spoonful of the fresh avocado lime salsa.