Description
Delicious salmon fillets seasoned with Cajun spices, cooked to perfection, and topped with a rich Cajun honey butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 1/2 pound or 250g each, skin on or off)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (plus extra for serving)
- lemon wedges (to serve)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil/grill settings on medium heat.
- Season the salmon fillets evenly with Cajun seasoning on all sides.
- Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add honey, water, and soy sauce; stir to combine and let the flavors come together. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets into the pan with the sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes, continuously basting the tops with the sauce.
- Baste the salmon one more time, then transfer the skillet to the oven. Broil/grill for 5-6 minutes until the tops are slightly charred and the salmon is cooked to your preference.
- Remove from oven. Pour the pan sauce over the salmon, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top, and arrange lemon wedges around the fillets. Top each fillet with a heaping tablespoon of Cajun Honey Butter.
- Serve immediately with steamed vegetables, rice, or alongside a fresh salad.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, honey, and Cajun seasoning. Use a fork to blend until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.
Notes
- Pair with your favorite sides like rice or a fresh salad.
- Adjust the spice level by altering the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg