Description
This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe combines the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with the sweetness of honey and butter to create a delicious and savory dish. Perfectly cooked salmon fillets are glazed with a sticky honey butter sauce, creating a delightful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- salt (to taste)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- juice of ½ lemon
- fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- lemon wedges (for serving)
- black sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the salmon: Rub olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt on both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Prepare the honey butter sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
- Cook the salmon: Place the seasoned salmon fillets skin side down on a baking sheet. Brush the honey butter sauce generously over the fillets.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and black sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- Feel free to customize the garnishes to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Cajun salmon, honey butter, seafood recipe, easy dinner, flavorful