Description
A flavorful fusion of Cajun spices and sweet honey butter that turns a simple salmon fillet into a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (skin-on preferred)
- Cajun seasoning (paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme)
- Honey (raw or local preferred)
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
- Lemon (for squeezing)
Instructions
- Prep the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Season Generously: Sprinkle Cajun seasoning all over the fillets.
- Make the Honey Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the honey.
- Pan-Seal the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze and Flip: Carefully flip the salmon, brush with honey butter, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Serve with Fresh Herbs: Remove salmon from heat, squeeze lemon juice over, and top with chopped herbs.
- Enjoy: Serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
Make sure to use fresh, wild-caught salmon. Enjoy with seasonal vegetables or grains for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cajun Salmon, Honey Butter, Family Recipe, Southern Cuisine, Healthy Dinner