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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon for a Flavorful Weeknight Delight

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a quick, flavorful dinner that elevates your meal experience in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh, skin-on is best
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be swapped for canola or vegetable oil
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sparingly based on seasoning strength
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Choose between salted or unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can be substituted with maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium if preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced is best
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is a must
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional but recommended
  • 1 lemon Lemon Wedges For squeezing over salmon
  • 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds Optional

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • kitchen thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by patting the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a perfect sear. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the fillets and generously coat them with Cajun seasoning and salt to taste.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until hot. Carefully add the salmon fillets skin-side up to the skillet, searing for 3 minutes.
  3. Flip the fillets over and reduce the heat slightly, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until they are just cooked through.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, stirring gently. Mix in the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, which will brighten the sauce's flavor.
  6. Pour the honey butter sauce over the seared salmon in the skillet and continue cooking on medium heat for another 3-5 minutes.
  7. Once the salmon is perfectly cooked, transfer the fillets to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley and sprinkle black sesame seeds.
  8. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over reheated salmon for added flavor.

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