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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: Quick Flavorful Weeknight Delight

Enjoy this Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe that combines bold Cajun spices with sweet honey butter for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin-on for added flavor or skinless for lighter bite
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be replaced with canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning adjust to your preferred heat level
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt use sparingly and adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter opt for unsalted for better control over taste
  • 1/4 cup Honey maple syrup can be an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced; garlic powder can substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice lime juice can substitute
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or chives/cilantro for alternatives
  • 2 wedges Lemon for serving
  • 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds optional; regular sesame seeds can replace

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat dry the salmon fillets, drizzle olive oil and coat with Cajun seasoning and salt.
  2. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon fillets skin-side up for about 3 minutes until golden.
  3. Flip salmon, skin side down, and cook for another 2 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  4. Melt butter in saucepan, add honey, soy sauce, and garlic, simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in lemon juice.
  5. Pour sauce over salmon, baste regularly, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  6. Transfer salmon to a plate, garnish with parsley, serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh salmon and ensure the skillet is hot for a perfect sear.

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