Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

An easy and quick Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe that combines spicy Cajun seasoning with sweet honey and rich butter, ready in just 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Cajun

Servings servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

Main ingredients

4 fillets 4 salmon fillets (skin on)
2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
to taste pinch Salt, to taste
4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced
½ lemon Juice of ½ lemon
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Black sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

Preparation

Pat salmon dry and rub with olive oil. Season with Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt.

Cooking

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side up for 3 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 minutes more.
In a separate saucepan, melt butter and stir in honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in lemon juice.
Pour sauce over salmon in skillet. Spoon sauce over fish and cook for another 3–5 minutes until done.

Serving

Garnish with parsley, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in olive oil and Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking. If you have leftovers, let salmon cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to keep fish moist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 500mgSugar: 5g

Keyword Cajun salmon, easy recipe, Healthy Meal, honey butter salmon, Quick Dinner

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