Description

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a flavorful dish that combines the heat of Cajun spices with the sweetness of honey butter. The crispy salmon fillets, paired with a rich buttery sauce, create an irresistible combination that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

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 parsley (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.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 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, melt the butter in a small saucepan 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, regularly spooning the sauce over the fillets, for another 3-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and sprinkle black sesame seeds on top.

Notes

For more heat, increase the Cajun seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
If you prefer, substitute maple syrup for the honey for a different sweetness.
If you don’t have fresh garlic, use garlic powder in place of minced garlic.
This recipe works well with other fish like tilapia or trout.
For a dairy-free version, use margarine or dairy-free butter substitute.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Southern, Cajun

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 460
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 105mg