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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: Quick, Flavor-Packed Dinner Delight

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a quick weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor and 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: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or vegetable oil
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Creates a rich, creamy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Adjust based on heat preference
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, or use garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
Garnish & Serving
  • to taste Fresh Parsley For garnish
  • 1 Lemon Wedges Serve on the side
  • to taste Black Sesame Seeds Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • saucepan
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and drizzle with olive oil. Season both sides with Cajun seasoning and salt.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and place salmon fillets skin-side up. Sear for about 3 minutes until edges are translucent. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add lemon juice.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked salmon and baste with a spoon. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until flaky and fully cooked.
  5. Transfer salmon to a serving platter, garnish with parsley and sesame seeds, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This dish is quick, easy, and packed with flavor, making it an excellent choice for delightful weeknight dinners. Adjust seasoning and sauce thickness to your preference.

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