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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: A Sweet and Spicy Weeknight Winner

This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe combines zesty Cajun spices with a sweet honey-butter glaze, perfect for a quick 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 Fillets (skin on) fresh or thawed frozen works best
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning adjust according to spice preference
  • Salt to taste
For the Honey Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter for creamy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce use coconut aminos for gluten-free option
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) garlic powder can be substituted
  • 0.5 lemons Lemon Juice juice of half a lemon
For Garnish
  • Fresh Parsley (chopped) for freshness and color
  • Lemon Wedges for serving
  • Black Sesame Seeds optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Small Saucepan
  • paper towels

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, drizzle olive oil over each fillet, and season with Cajun seasoning and salt.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and sear for about 3 minutes until golden.
  3. Flip the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the skin crisps up and the salmon begins to flake.
  4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic, and simmer for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon fillets in the skillet and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, spooning sauce over the fillets.
  6. Once the salmon is cooked through, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges and sesame seeds as garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, bring the salmon to room temperature before cooking and watch carefully to avoid overcooking.

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