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cajun honey butter salmon fillets in a skillet.
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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: This dish combines bold Cajun spices with a sweet, buttery sauce for a perfect balance of flavors. The salmon fillets are seared to perfection and topped with a rich, honey-butter glaze, making every bite delicious and satisfying.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cajun honey butter salmon, salmon recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets skin on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • fresh parlsey chopped, for garnish
  • lemon wedges for serving
  • black sesame seeds for garnish
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Instructions

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil and season generously with Cajun seasoning, and salt if needed.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for about 3 minutes until they form a nice crust. Flip the salmon over so the skin side is down and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • While the salmon is cooking, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined and simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze in the lemon juice.
  • Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon fillets. Continue to cook the salmon, spooning the sauce over regularly, for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Once the salmon is cooked, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and sprinkle black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  1. Pat the salmon dry to help the seasoning stick and create a nice crust.
  2. Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor in the honey butter sauce.
  3. If the salmon is too spicy, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning.
  4. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 942mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2142IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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