Pan Seared Cajun Lime Salmon with Avocado Salsa
This Pan Seared Cajun Lime Salmon with Avocado Salsa is a bold and fresh dish featuring crispy Cajun-spiced salmon topped with creamy avocado salsa. A quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets skin-on or skinless
- 1 –2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Juice of 1–2 limes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Avocado Salsa:
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 small tomato diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Optional: fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix avocado, tomato, red onion, lime juice, and salt to make salsa.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon in the pan (skin-side down if using skin).
- Cook for 4–5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salmon.
- Let rest for 2–3 minutes.
- Top with avocado salsa and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry for best sear.
- Do not move fish too early to allow a crust to form.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
- Store salmon and salsa separately for best freshness.
- Consume within 2 days for best quality.