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Cajun Salmon + Strawberry Avocado Salsa

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Avatar by: Lindsay Grimes Freedman
May 23, 2016 (Updated: March 2, 2022)
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Cajun Salmon + Strawberry Avocado Salsa
Cajun Salmon + Strawberry Avocado Salsa is the perfect weeknight meal! It’s full of flavors, gluten free, and a crowd pleaser!

Cajun salmon is so easy to make on the stovetop! Brush it with oil, pat it with spices, and pan-fry until it’s cooked through!

I love topping this spiced salmon with some sweet and creamy strawberry avocado salsa.

I’m serving this salmon up with some fluffy quinoa but you can serve it over a salad, rice, or even cauliflower rice!

Ingredients for this cajun salmon recipe

It’s really only a few ingredients to make this salmon! If you have a well-stocked spice rack, you should be set!

  • Salmon: I’m only using two filets for this recipe but if you’re serving more than two people just increase the number of filets you cook.
  • Refined coconut oil: I like to melt and then brush the coconut oil, but if you have olive oil or avocado oil, that works too!
  • Spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and salt will give you a delish cajun blend!
  • Cajun Salmon + Strawberry Avocado Salsa

How to make Cajun Salmon + Strawberry Avocado Salsa:

Make the quinoa. Put rinsed quinoa, broth, sea salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a pot. Bring it to a boil, then turn down the heat. Continue to simmer with the lid on until all the water is absorbed. You can also prep this ahead of time if need be.

Prep the salmon. While the quinoa is cooking, brush the salmon with melted coconut oil and pat the spices on top.

Cook the salmon. Place the remaining coconut oil in a pan over high heat. Place the fish top side down and cook for 3 minutes. Flip the fish so it’s skin-side down. Cover and cook on high for 4 minutes.

Make the salsa. While the salmon is cooking, combine the avocado, strawberries, sesame seeds, agave, and sesame oil to a bowl and mix everything together.

Plate & enjoy! When the salmon is done cooking, plate the quinoa, place the salmon on top, and add the strawberry and avocado on top. I sprinkled some additional sesame seeds and was good to go!

Cajun Salmon + Strawberry Avocado Salsa

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GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free EF Egg-Free NF Nut-Free

Cajun Salmon + Strawberry Avocado Salsa

Cajun Salmon + Strawberry Avocado Salsa is the perfect weeknight meal! It’s full of flavors, gluten free, and a crowd pleaser!

AvatarRecipe by:Lindsay Grimes Freedman
Prep: 5Cook: 10Total: 15
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Servings: serves 2

Ingredients

Quinoa

  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Salmon

  • 2 salmon filets, 6 – 8 oz. each
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted for brushing and cooking
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Salsa

  • 1/2 avocado, cut in cubes
  • 2 strawberries, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, plus extra for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Put the rinsed quinoa, broth, sea salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to medium-low.
  3. Continue to simmer the quinoa with the lid on until all the broth is absorbed. You can also prep this ahead of time.
  4. While the quinoa is cooking, brush the salmon with melted coconut oil and pat the spices on top.
  5. Place the remaining coconut oil in a pan over high heat.
  6. Place the fish, top side down, in the pan and cook for 3 minutes.
  7. Flip the fish so it’s skin-side is down.
  8. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on high for 4 minutes.
  9. While the salmon is cooking, combine the avocado, strawberries, sesame seeds, agave, and sesame oil to a bowl and mix everything together.
  10. When the salmon is done cooking, plate the quinoa, add the fish on top and add the strawberry and avocado on top. Sprinkle with some additional sesame seeds and enjoy!

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 1 filet
  • Calories: 972
  • Sugar: 17.2g
  • Sodium: 1159mg
  • Fat: 59.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 31.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 49.7g
  • Fiber: 6.7g
  • Protein: 60.4g
  • Cholesterol: 112mg
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  1. AvatarErin Butler says

    Posted on 5/27/16 at 8:31 am

    Strawberry avocado salsa sounds amazing! The creamy, sweet topping for cajun salmon is going to be perfect. I am so excited to make this tonight! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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    • AvatarLindsay says

      Posted on 5/28/16 at 4:03 pm

      I’m so excited for you!! Let me know how you make out!! xo

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  2. AvatarJen says

    Posted on 6/14/16 at 2:53 pm

    I made this for dinner last night and it was phenomenal!! Such a random variety of flavors but they all work together perfectly. Definitely going to be adding this one to the regular rotation… Thanks for sharing!!

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