Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
The sweet honey and spicy flavors of cajun seasoning make for a perfect balance with the rich salmon. This delicious dish is packed with bold flavors and is a great source of heart-healthy fats. It's a super easy meal to prepare, the honey butter turns into an amazing savory glaze.
We are a household of salmon lovers. Salmon is one of the few foods that we know all the kids will be excited about. While this recipe's flavor comes from delicious Cajun seasoning- the kids call it taco salmon.
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2.5-3 lb salmon fillet
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 2.5 tablespoons Cajun spices store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lime wedges for garnish
Homemade Cajun Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ tablespoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon thyme
- ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of room temperature butter, 2.5 tablespoons of Cajun spices, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix these ingredients together until they are fully combined. Line a baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper to simplify cleanup.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2.5 tablespoons Cajun spices, 1 tablespoon honey
- Place the salmon fillet skin side down in the prepared baking dish. Spread a generous amount of cajun honey butter on top of the salmon using the back of a spoon. Ensure that the butter is evenly coats the salmon for a savory glaze.2.5-3 lb salmon fillet
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork. To enhance the presentation and flavor, after baking, you can place the salmon under the broiler for about a minute to give it a lovely caramelized glaze.Lime wedges for garnish
Notes
Homemade cajun seasoning:
Mix the dry spices thoroughly until well combined. The smoked paprika gives it a unique smoky flavor while the blend of herbs and spices adds depth and heat. Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1094mgPotassium: 835mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1885IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg
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