Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
A delightful Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe that combines rich butter and honey flavors with bold Cajun spices for a quick and impressive dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine honey, butter, and Cajun seasoning until well blended.
- Season your salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the honey butter mixture. Allow it to melt and become fragrant.
- Once melted, place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side down.
- Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for an extra pop of flavor.
Notes
For variations, feel free to substitute the honey with maple syrup or use any seasoning blend that suits your palate. Best enjoyed with rice or roasted asparagus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/cajun-honey-butter-salmon/