Description
A delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, Honey Cajun Butter Salmon is a standout choice for any dinner table, featuring a rich, buttery glaze paired with zesty Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
- 🐟 Salmon fillets: 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
- 🍯 Honey: 1/4 cup
- 🌶️ Cajun seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- 🧈 Butter: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick)
- 🧄 Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- 🍋 Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- 🧂 Salt and pepper: to taste
- 🌿 Fresh parsley: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling, then add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Stir in honey and lemon juice, letting the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour half of the honey Cajun butter mixture over the seasoned salmon fillets.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and place the salmon fillets skin-side down, cooking for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the fillets, pour the remaining honey Cajun butter over the top, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet, drizzle with remaining honey Cajun butter, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice levels by adding more or less Cajun seasoning according to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Frozen salmon can be used; just ensure it is properly thawed before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Cajun Butter Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Dinner Recipe, Easy Salmon, Cajun Salmon