Description
Perfectly seasoned salmon coated in a rich honey butter glaze with a bold Cajun kick. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust if Cajun seasoning contains salt)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the Honey Butter Glaze:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
Instructions
- 1. Season the Salmon:
- In a small bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Drizzle with olive oil and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- 2. Make the Honey Butter Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Stir in honey, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until combined.
- 3. Cook the Salmon:
- Pan-Seared Method:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- In the last minute of cooking, pour the honey butter glaze over the salmon and baste until coated.
- Oven-Baked Method:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place seasoned salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Brush honey butter glaze over the salmon in the last 5 minutes of baking.
- 4. Serve & Enjoy:
- Drizzle extra honey butter over the salmon before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- :
- Want extra crispy edges? Broil for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Make it dairy-free: Use vegan butter or olive oil instead.
- Prefer a sweeter glaze? Add an extra tablespoon of honey.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg