Description
Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that combines the zest of Cajun spices with a sweet, buttery glaze. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, making it an impressive choice for family meals or entertaining guests. The seared salmon, topped with a rich honey-butter sauce, delivers a delightful balance of spicy and sweet flavors that will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and rub with olive oil, then season generously with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon skin-side up for about 3 minutes until crusted. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic; stir well and simmer for a few minutes before stirring in lemon juice.
- Pour the sauce over salmon and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes while spooning sauce over the fish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg