Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

 

That sounds like a delicious mix of sweet, spicy, and buttery flavors! Here’s a simple recipe for Cajun Honey Butter Salmon:

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika (optional, for extra color)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Season the Salmon – Pat the salmon fillets dry and season them with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Sear the Salmon – Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon, skin-side down first, for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Honey Butter Sauce – In the same pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add honey and lemon juice, stirring for about 30 seconds until combined.
4. Coat the Salmon – Return the salmon to the pan, spooning the honey butter sauce over it for about a minute.
5. Serve – Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Would you pair this with a side like mashed potatoes or a salad?