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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Irresistible Cajun Honey Butter Salmon Ready in 25 Minutes

This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe fuses spicy Cajun seasoning with sweet honey-butter sauce for a quick, delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Choose skin-on or skinless.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Substitute with vegetable or canola oil if needed.
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Sweet & Savory Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use margarine if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can be swapped for maple syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Garlic powder can replace fresh.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Fresh-squeezed is best.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.
  • 1 whole Lemon wedges For serving.
  • Black sesame seeds Optional.

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Drizzle olive oil on both sides and rub gently. Season with Cajun seasoning and salt.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Place seasoned salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for 3 minutes.
  3. Flip the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the skin crisps and salmon flakes easily.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic, stirring continuously. Simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the sauce. Mix well.
  6. Pour honey butter sauce over seared salmon fillets, cooking for another 3-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  7. Plate the salmon and garnish with parsley, lemon wedges, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let salmon rest for a few minutes after cooking to redistribute juices.

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