Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
A quick and delicious Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe that balances flavor and nutrition, ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on for extra crispiness)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the salmon to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in the honey until combined.
- Pour the honey butter mixture over the salmon in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until flaky.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
For optimal freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in an oven set to 350°F (175°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg