Description
This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe offers a perfect blend of spicy Cajun seasoning and sweet honey butter sauce, creating a flavorful and easy-to-make main dish. Seared to golden perfection in a skillet, the salmon remains juicy and tender, complemented by a luscious honey butter sauce infused with garlic and lemon. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Honey Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Garnish
- Chopped parsley (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides evenly with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor and ensure a good sear.
- Cook Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet skin-side down if they have skin. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Make Honey Butter Sauce: Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the unsalted butter, honey, lemon juice, and minced garlic to the same skillet. Stir the mixture continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce becomes bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Coat Salmon with Sauce: Return the salmon fillets to the skillet. Spoon the honey butter sauce over each piece, ensuring they are well coated and infused with flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the salmon with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm with lemon wedges to add fresh brightness.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the honey butter sauce.
- This dish pairs excellently with sides like rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Alternatively, bake the salmon at 400°F for 12–15 minutes and pour the sauce over just before serving for a hands-off cooking method.
