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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: This dish combines bold Cajun spices with a sweet, buttery sauce for a perfect balance of flavors. The salmon fillets are seared to perfection and topped with a rich, honey-butter glaze, making every bite delicious and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 fillets salmon (skin on)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ lemon (juice)
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • lemon wedges (for serving)
  • black sesame seeds (for garnish)

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil and season generously with Cajun seasoning, and salt if needed.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for about 3 minutes until they form a nice crust. Flip the salmon over so the skin side is down and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. While the salmon is cooking, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined and simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze in the lemon juice.
  4. Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon fillets. Continue to cook the salmon, spooning the sauce over regularly, for another 3-5 minutes.
  5. Once the salmon is cooked, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and sprinkle black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.