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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets coated in a flavorful Cajun seasoning, then finished in a luscious honey butter garlic sauce with a hint of lemon. Quick and easy to prepare on the stovetop, it delivers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory notes for a satisfying main course.

Ingredients

Salmon and Seasoning

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Honey Butter Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Garnish (Optional)

  • Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then evenly rub the Cajun seasoning all over each fillet on all sides to ensure full flavor coverage.
  2. Sear the Salmon: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down if they have skin, and cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes to develop a crisp, golden crust.
  3. Flip and Cook Through: Carefully flip the salmon to the other side and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, indicating doneness. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to medium, then add the butter, honey, and minced garlic to the hot pan. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the butter melts and the sauce starts bubbling.
  5. Add Lemon Juice and Combine: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the skillet and stir well to combine all the flavors in the sauce evenly.
  6. Return Salmon to Skillet: Place the cooked salmon back into the skillet, spooning the honey butter sauce generously over each fillet. Let the salmon simmer in the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  7. Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the salmon immediately with extra sauce spooned on top and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning according to your preferred spice level.
  • This salmon pairs wonderfully with sides like steamed rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
  • For a richer sauce, stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream during the sauce preparation step.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/cajun-honey-butter-salmon-recipe-3/