Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is spicy, sweet, and packed with flavor. An easy meal with a bold twist!
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through and crispy.
- Remove salmon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then add honey, garlic, and lemon juice. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.