Description
Indulgent Cajun honey butter salmon brings zesty Creole spices and sweet Southern charm to your dinner table. Succulent fish drizzled with rich, glossy glaze promises a delightful culinary experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on)
Main Spices and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, white pepper, thyme, oregano, salt)
- Salt, to taste
Cooking and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (non-alcoholic alternatives)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 lemon (juice)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
- Black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon by gently patting fillets with paper towels to ensure a crisp exterior. Massage olive oil across the surface and coat generously with Cajun seasoning, adjusting salt minimally.
- Preheat skillet to medium-high heat until thoroughly hot. Position salmon skin-side up, allowing 3-4 minutes of undisturbed searing to develop a golden crust. Carefully flip and cook additional 2 minutes.
- Create sauce simultaneously by melting butter in a separate pan over medium heat. Incorporate honey, soy sauce, and finely chopped garlic. Simmer briefly, then remove from heat and incorporate fresh lemon juice.
- Transfer sauce directly over salmon in skillet, using a spoon to thoroughly baste each fillet. Ensure sauce penetrates completely, cooking an additional 3-5 minutes until fish becomes easily flakable with minimal fork pressure.
- Plate salmon, drizzling remaining pan sauce generously. Enhance presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley and black sesame seeds. Accompany with lemon wedges for optional additional zest.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is completely dry before seasoning to achieve a crispy, golden crust that locks in moisture and enhances flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet when searing to prevent steaming and maintain high heat for perfect caramelization.
- Customize the Cajun seasoning intensity by adjusting the amount based on personal spice preference or dietary needs.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce and checking Cajun seasoning ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg