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Easy Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Easy Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: Quick Flavor Explosion!

Easy Cajun Honey Butter Salmon combines spicy Cajun seasoning with a sweet honey glaze for a quick, gluten-free dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Use skin-on fillets for added moisture and flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or vegetable oil.
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust based on your spice tolerance.
  • to taste Salt Enhances flavors.
For the Honey Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted butter is preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Adds sweetness; maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Can be omitted for lower sodium option.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Use garlic powder if fresh isn't available.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice is ideal, but bottled will work.
For Garnish and Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped) Substitute with basil or cilantro if desired.
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges Serve fresh for extra zing.
  • 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by patting the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets, coat evenly, and sprinkle Cajun seasoning and salt.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add seasoned salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for about 3 minutes without moving.
  3. Flip the fillets to cook skin-side down for another 2 minutes, watching for the flesh to turn a lighter shade.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until bubbling. Add honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic, simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
  6. Drizzle the honey-butter sauce over the salmon in the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, spooning sauce over the fish regularly.
  7. Once fully cooked, remove from heat, transfer to serving platter, garnish with parsley and black sesame seeds, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pat fish dry to achieve a crispy sear and cook until it flakes easily at 145°F (63°C). Adjust spice levels to preference.

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