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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon Recipe

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

A delightful and flavorful dish with a perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and savory. Perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Salmon Fillets
  • 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
  • 1/2 lemon juice of
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • lemon wedges for serving
  • black sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Nonstick Skillet
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil and season generously with Cajun seasoning, and salt if needed.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon fillets. Continue to cook the salmon, spooning the sauce over regularly, for another 3-5 minutes.
  5. Once the salmon is cooked, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and sprinkle black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of steamed vegetables or rice. Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.