Description
A quick and flavorful salmon dish coated in smoky Cajun seasoning and finished with a rich honey butter glaze for the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season the salmon with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat and add butter, honey, minced garlic, and lemon juice to the skillet.
- Spoon the honey butter sauce over the salmon for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend.
- Smoked paprika adds a deeper smoky flavor.
- Shrimp can be used instead of salmon for a seafood variation.
- Green onions make a flavorful garnish.
- Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- The salmon is fully cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
