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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy a flavorful and easy-to-make Cajun honey butter salmon, perfect for a quick dinner with bold spices and a sweet glaze.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 4 fillets salmon fillets (skin on)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • salt to taste salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ lemon juice of lemon
  • fresh parsley for garnish fresh parsley (chopped)
  • lemon wedges for serving lemon wedges
  • black sesame seeds for garnish black sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Pat the salmon dry, rub with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, sear salmon skin-side up for 3 minutes, then flip and cook 2 more minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, add honey, soy sauce, and garlic; simmer and add lemon juice.
  • Pour sauce over salmon, cook for 3-5 minutes, spooning sauce over.
  • Garnish with parsley, lemon wedges, and sesame seeds; serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust salt and seasoning to taste. Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salmon