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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon That Will Spice Up Your Weeknight Dinner

A delightful Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe that combines bold heat with sweetness, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon (skin on) Fresh or fully thawed frozen fillets work great!
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped with canola or vegetable oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste for preferred heat level.
  • to taste Salt Use sparingly as Cajun seasoning may already contain salt.
For the Honey Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Adds a delicious creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Provides sweetness to contrast the spicy Cajun seasoning.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use a gluten-free alternative if desired.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Garlic powder is a fine substitute if you are in a rush.
  • 1/2 lemon Lemon Juice Fresh is always best for maximum flavor.
For Garnishing
  • Fresh Parsley (chopped) For garnish.
  • Lemon Wedges Enhance the salmon’s flavor when squeezed over it.
  • Black Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • small saucepan
  • spatula
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, rub with olive oil, season with Cajun seasoning and salt. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until hot. Place salmon skin-side up and sear for about 3 minutes.
  3. Flip the salmon skin-side down and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the skin is crisp.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove sauce from heat, add lemon juice and stir. Pour sauce over salmon in the skillet, spooning extra sauce over for 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Plate the Cajun Honey Butter Salmon, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, check for salmon freshness and avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve a golden crust.

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