Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: Quick, Sweet & Spicy Perfection

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a quick, flavorful dish combining bold spices and sweet honey, perfect for dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Cajun

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

2 fillets Salmon Fresh or properly thawed
2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Use a homemade mix if desired
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste

For the Honey Butter Sauce

4 tablespoons Butter Margarine may work but won’t have the same flavor
2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup or agave nectar can substitute
1 tablespoon Soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
2 cloves Garlic Minced or garlic powder as a fast substitute
1 tablespoon Lemon juice Lime juice can be used as an alternative

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped
2 pieces Lemon wedges For serving
Black sesame seeds Optional

Equipment

Nonstick skillet
small saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub each fillet with olive oil and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and salt.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets skin-side up for about 3 minutes.
Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2 minutes until tender.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add lemon juice to the sauce, then pour it over the seared salmon. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Plate the salmon, drizzle remaining sauce, garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Store leftover salmon in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months in a suitable container.

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