Description
A delicious and easy cajun honey butter salmon recipe that combines sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add honey and cajun seasoning to the melted butter, stirring until combined.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Pour the cajun honey butter mixture over the salmon.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce over the salmon.
Notes
- Adjust the cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Serve with vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cajun honey butter salmon recipe