Description
Spicy, sweet, buttery, and utterly unforgettable — this Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is your new favorite easy dinner idea. In just 20 minutes, you get a restaurant-quality dish that’s packed with bold Cajun flavor, balanced with sweet honey and rich garlic butter. It’s the kind of quick weeknight meal that tastes like you spent hours cooking. Perfect for anyone searching for a delicious healthy dinner, quick salmon recipe, or crowd-pleasing food idea!
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme
Instructions
1. Pat salmon fillets dry using paper towels, then season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear salmon skin-side down for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat and melt butter. Stir in honey, garlic, paprika, and lemon juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
6. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot with your favorite side.
Notes
Use fresh salmon fillets for the best flavor and texture—frozen works too but thaw completely first.
Don’t overcrowd the pan; sear the salmon in batches if needed to ensure a good crust.
For extra heat, add a dash of cayenne or a splash of hot sauce to the butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: salmon recipe, quick dinner, cajun salmon, honey butter salmon, easy salmon