Description
Succulent Cajun honey butter salmon delivers a perfect blend of spicy and sweet flavors, creating a mouthwatering dinner sensation. Bold Cajun seasoning and golden honey butter elevate this seafood dish, promising a delightful meal for salmon enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish Ingredients:
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot salmon fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior during cooking.
- Gently massage olive oil across the entire surface of the fish, creating a light, even coating.
- Generously sprinkle Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the salmon, pressing the spices lightly to help them adhere.
- Preheat a skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, allowing it to become thoroughly heated for optimal searing.
- Carefully place seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot pan, letting them cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the edges turn golden and crispy.
- Flip the salmon gently, cooking the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the fish reaches desired doneness.
- While salmon cooks, prepare the honey butter by melting butter in a small saucepan and whisking in honey until smooth and well combined.
- Remove salmon from heat and immediately drizzle the warm honey butter sauce over the fillets, allowing the glaze to caramelize slightly.
- Transfer the glazed salmon to serving plates, garnishing with fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired.
- Serve immediately while the fish is hot and the honey butter sauce is still glistening.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a crispy exterior and prevent steaming.
- Use high-quality Cajun seasoning for maximum flavor, and adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less.
- Consider marinating the salmon for 15-30 minutes before cooking to enhance the depth of Cajun spices and allow them to penetrate the fish.
- For a lighter version, replace butter with olive oil or use a dairy-free butter alternative to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg