Description
Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that combines the zesty heat of Cajun spices with a rich honey butter glaze. This easy-to-prepare recipe takes less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions. With its delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors, this grilled salmon will impress your family and friends alike. Serve it alongside fresh salads, seasoned rice, or grilled veggies for a complete meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; sear salmon skin-side up for about 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; mix in honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice. Simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Pour the honey butter sauce over salmon in the skillet and baste for another 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg