Cajun Honey Butter Salmon (Printable Version)
Spicy Cajun salmon with honey butter, lemon, and fresh herbs. Quick, flavorful, and ideal for weeknight dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salmon
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4 skin-on salmon fillets
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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Salt, to taste
→ Honey Butter Sauce
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Garnish
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Chopped fresh parsley
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Lemon wedges
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Black sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Rub each fillet evenly with olive oil, then season generously with Cajun seasoning and salt as needed.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and sear for 3 minutes until a golden crust develops. Flip fillets so the skin side is down and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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While the salmon cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic, stirring to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
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Pour the honey butter sauce over the seared salmon fillets in the skillet. Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, regularly spooning sauce over the fillets until salmon is fully cooked and coated.
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Once the salmon is glazed and cooked through, garnish with chopped parsley, sprinkle with black sesame seeds, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Additional Notes:
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For optimal texture, avoid overcooking the salmon; remove from heat as soon as it flakes easily with a fork.