Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
A flavorful seafood dish that combines smoky Cajun spices with a touch of sweetness, perfect for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and mix in the honey.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are fully cooked through.
Notes
Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level and serve with sides like crisp salad, roasted vegetables, or fluffy rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/savory-cajun-honey-salmon/