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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: A Sweet & Spicy Weeknight Treat

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon combines bold Cajun seasoning with sweet honey butter for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.
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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 skin on; fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil can substitute with canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust according to your spice preference
  • to taste Salt use sparingly due to seasoning in Cajun mix
For the Honey Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter forms the base of the honey butter sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey balances the spiciness of the Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce use low-sodium if preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; can be replaced with garlic powder
  • 1/2 lemon Lemon juice juice of; offers brightness
For Garnishing
  • Fresh parsley chopped; for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving; optional
  • Black sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then rub both sides with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Let sit while you heat the skillet.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Carefully place salmon fillets skin-side up, searing for about 3 minutes until golden.
  3. Gently flip the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for another 2 minutes until the skin is crispy and the salmon is tender.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Mix in honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic; simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour the honey-butter sauce over the salmon in the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh salmon for optimal taste. Ensure proper skillet temperature for a crispy crust, and adjust sauce to your taste preference.

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