Spicy Cajun Honey Salmon (Printable Version)
Bold Cajun-spiced salmon glazed with honey butter for a quick, flavor-packed meal.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Fish
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4 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 oz each
→ Seasonings and Oils
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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Salt, to taste
→ Sauce
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Garnish
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Lemon wedges, for serving
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Black sesame seeds, optional
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure seasoning adheres and to promote a crispy crust.
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Rub each fillet evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle all sides with Cajun seasoning and add salt to taste.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place fillets skin-side up and sear undisturbed for 3 minutes. Flip so skin side is down and cook for 2 more minutes.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice.
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Pour the honey butter sauce over salmon in skillet. Allow to bubble around the fillets and spoon sauce over fish as it cooks for another 3–5 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
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Transfer salmon to a platter, drizzle remaining sauce over fillets, sprinkle with chopped parsley and optional black sesame seeds. Serve with lemon wedges.
# Extra Suggestions:
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To reduce spiciness, use less Cajun seasoning. Unsalted butter allows better control over sodium.