Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon
Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances the bold, spicy flavors of Cajun seasoning with the sweet richness of honey and butter. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for both busy weeknights and elegant dinner parties, offering a delightful culinary experience in every bite. The salmon fillets are seared to crispy perfection and glazed with a luscious honey butter sauce, making it a showstopper on your dinner table. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
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)
- Black sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and rub with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets skin-side up for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic; simmer briefly before adding lemon juice.
- Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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