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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: Sweet Meets Spicy Bliss at Home

Enjoy the delightful Cajun Honey Butter Salmon, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon (skin on) Fresh is ideal, but thawed frozen fillets work too.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with canola oil if needed.
  • Salt Adjust to taste.
For the Spice Blend
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Tweak based on your heat preference.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Adds richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Essential for sweet balance.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium to keep it lighter.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Consider powdered garlic for convenience.
  • 0.5 lemon Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best!
For Garnishing
  • Fresh Parsley (chopped) Adds color and freshness.
  • Lemon Wedges For squeezing over the salmon.
  • Black Sesame Seeds For visual appeal and crunch.

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and sprinkle salt over each fillet.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Gently turn the fillets over to cook skin-side down for an additional 2 minutes until crispy.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Simmer for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon and continue cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Transfer salmon to a serving platter. Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh salmon fillets and adjust seasoning according to personal preferences.

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