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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: Quick, Flavor-Packed Delight

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon transforms your weeknight dinner into something spectacular with bold Cajun spices and sweet honey-butter glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Opt for skin-on for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ideal for cooking to achieve a great sear.
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust based on your heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sparingly and adjust to taste.
For the Honey Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with margarine or dairy-free option.
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Balances the spice with sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Consider low-sodium versions for health.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; can use garlic powder if fresh isn't available.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is always best.
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
  • 1 whole Lemon Cut into wedges for serving.
  • Black Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, rub with olive oil, and season with Cajun seasoning and salt. Set aside.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Sear the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side up for 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium, add butter and melt. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes before squeezing in lemon juice.
  4. Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon honey butter sauce over fillets. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
  5. Transfer the salmon to serving plates, garnish with parsley and lemon, and sprinkle with black sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, pat the salmon dry for optimal crust formation and use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor.

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