Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
A flavorful blend of Cajun spices and sweet honey butter enhances pan-seared salmon, offering a quick, vibrant, and nutritious main dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 nonstick skillet
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and rub with olive oil; season generously with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon skin-side up for about 3 minutes until a crust forms.
- Flip salmon and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic; simmer briefly.
- Add lemon juice to the sauce, pour it over the salmon, and baste regularly while cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- To avoid sticking, ensure the skillet is properly heated before searing.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days.