Description
Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a sensational dish that brings together the bold flavors of Cajun spices and a silky, sweet buttery glaze. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a simple family meal at home. With its quick preparation time and eye-catching presentation, this dish will impress even the most discerning palates. Each tender salmon fillet is infused with zesty Cajun seasoning and complemented by a luscious honey butter sauce. Serve it with your choice of sides for a balanced and satisfying dinner that’s both delicious and nutritious.
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)
- Black sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and rub with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sear the salmon skin-side up for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and mix in honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice; simmer briefly.
- Pour the sauce over the salmon, cooking while spooning more sauce until cooked through (about 3–5 minutes).
- Garnish with parsley and black sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg