Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
Cajun Honey Butter Salmon combines the fiery spices of Cajun seasoning with the soothing sweetness of honey butter, resulting in a perfectly balanced and irresistibly flavorful dish. Each succulent bite of flaky salmon is a harmonious blend of smoky, spicy, and sweet, making it a true delight for seafood lovers.
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Equipment
Cast Iron
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
Cajun Honey Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning mix onto both sides of the salmon, gently rubbing it in. Set the salmon aside.
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- While the pan is heating, prepare the Cajun honey butter by mixing cajun honey butter sauce ingredients. Set the mixture aside.
- Place the salmon in the pan and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Once the salmon is cooked, reduce the heat to medium-low and pour half of the sauce onto the top of the salmon. Allow the sauce to heat up along with the salmon.
- Before serving, pour the remaining sauce on the cooked fish and top with fresh herbs and lemon slices.
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Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate only.
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 35gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 979mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2309IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg