Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: A Juicy Delight for Home Cooks
A delectable dish that combines the rich flavors of Cajun spices with sweet honey butter, perfect for home cooks looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and mix in honey and lemon juice.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet and drizzle with the honey butter mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Pair with vegetable sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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