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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon Recipe

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Try this quick and flavorful Cajun honey butter salmon recipe! A perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and buttery richness in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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 (use non-alcoholic alternatives, e.g., naturally brewed or tamarind-based soy sauce)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • For Garnish and Serving:
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges
  • Black sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prep the salmon: Start by patting your salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick and gives you that gorgeous golden crust. Rub the fillets with olive oil, then generously coat them with Cajun seasoning. Sprinkle on a pinch of salt if your seasoning mix doesn’t already include it.
  2. Sear the salmon: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, lay the salmon fillets in skin-side up (don’t overcrowd the pan!). Let them sear for about 3 minutes until a crust forms. Flip the fillets over gently, letting the skin crisp up for another 2 minutes.
  3. Make the honey butter sauce: While the salmon cooks, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Let it simmer gently for a couple of minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  4. Combine and finish: Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon in the skillet. Reduce the heat slightly and let the fillets cook for another 3-5 minutes, basting them with the sauce. You’ll know the salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Garnish and serve: Transfer the salmon to plates or a serving platter. Spoon any remaining sauce from the skillet over the fillets, then sprinkle with parsley, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

If you have leftovers (lucky you!), store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, spooning any leftover sauce over the fillets to keep them moist. Avoid microwaving if possible—it can dry out the salmon.

  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Find it online: https://savoryrecipe.com/cajun-honey-butter-salmon-recipe/