Description
A delightful blend of sweet and spicy Cajun flavors paired with buttery salmon, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
- 1 lemon or lime, for squeezing
Instructions
- Prep the salmon by patting dry and ensuring it’s free from bones.
- Make the honey butter mixture by melting butter, then stirring in honey, garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the salmon in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, then flip and drizzle honey butter over it, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon or lime and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute olive oil for butter. Ensure to cook at medium to medium-low heat to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, Cajun, butter, family recipe, easy dinner