Description
Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries the boldness of Cajun spices with the sweetness of honey butter. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for family dinners, summer barbecues, or impressing guests at gatherings. With its delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors, this grilled salmon will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether paired with fresh salads, rice, or grilled vegetables, this versatile dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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 with paper towels and rub with olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon skin-side up for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir until combined.
- Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon and continue cooking while spooning the sauce for an additional 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (150g)
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 586mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg