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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

A flavorful and easy-to-make salmon dish featuring Cajun spices and a sweet honey butter glaze, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets (skin on)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • salt to taste salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • juice of ½ lemon lemon juice
  • fresh parsley chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • lemon wedges for serving lemon wedges
  • black sesame seeds for garnish black sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon dry, rub with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, sear salmon skin-side up for 3 minutes, then flip and cook 2 more minutes.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan, add honey, soy sauce, and garlic; simmer, then add lemon juice.
  4. Pour sauce over salmon, cook for 3-5 minutes, spooning sauce over.
  5. Garnish with parsley, lemon wedges, and sesame seeds; serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure not to overcook the salmon for best texture.