Description
This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The combination of Cajun seasoning, honey, and butter creates a sweet and spicy glaze that pairs perfectly with the tender salmon fillets.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Honey Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the skillet. Add honey, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Finish Dish: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over the fillets. Cook for another minute to warm through. Garnish with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne or a splash of hot sauce to the butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
