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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Delicious Cajun Honey Butter Salmon combines sweet and spicy flavors in a quick, easy recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and generously sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then stir in honey and lemon juice until bubbly.
  4. Drizzle half of the honey butter sauce over the seasoned salmon and bake for 12-15 minutes, brushing with more sauce halfway through for optimal flavor.
  5. Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 24gFat: 22g

Notes

Feel free to customize with herbs or swap honey for maple syrup for a different sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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