Description
This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The Cajun seasoning adds a spicy kick, while the honey butter sauce brings a touch of sweetness to the dish. Serve this salmon with your favorite sides for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Honey Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley and lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and brush with olive oil. Mix Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning over each fillet.
- Cook the Salmon: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and sear the salmon fillets, flipping once, until cooked through.
- Make the Honey Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, honey, and lemon juice. Glaze the salmon with the sauce.
- Serve: Drizzle the salmon with the honey butter sauce and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne to the Cajun seasoning mix.
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
- You can also bake the salmon at 400°F for 12–14 minutes and then glaze with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
