Description
Cajun Honey Butter Salmon – Spicy Cajun-seasoned salmon seared to perfection and glazed with a sweet-savory honey butter sauce. Topped with garlic, lemon, parsley, and sesame seeds. Ready in 20 minutes for a restaurant-quality meal at home
Ingredients
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4 salmon fillets (skin on)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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Salt (to taste)
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4 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of ½ lemon
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Lemon wedges
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Black sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prep the Salmon
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Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
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Rub each fillet with olive oil, then generously coat with Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt.
2. Sear the Salmon
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Place salmon skin-side up in the pan and sear for 3 minutes.
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Flip the fillets skin-side down and cook for another 2 minutes until skin is crisp and the top is golden.
3. Make the Honey Butter Sauce
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Stir in honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
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Let it simmer gently for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat and add lemon juice.
4. Glaze and Finish
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Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon in the skillet.
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Let the salmon simmer in the sauce for 3–5 minutes, spooning sauce over the top frequently.
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Cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is fully glazed.
5. Garnish and Serve
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Plate the salmon and spoon remaining sauce over the top.
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Garnish with parsley, lemon wedges, and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. From its crisp seared crust to its sticky-sweet glaze, every bite offers a satisfying punch of heat and richness. Whether you’re meal-prepping or hosting dinner guests, this dish always impresses
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired / Fusion