Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: Easy, Flavorful Recipe for Home Cooks
A delicious and easy recipe for Cajun Honey Butter Salmon that combines spicy and sweet flavors for a perfect dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and mix in the honey, Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the honey butter mixture generously over the salmon.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the honey butter mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cajun Honey Butter Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe, Flavorful Salmon