Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon Easy Dinner Recipe

Emily

This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is sweet, smoky, and spicy with a rich buttery finish. Perfectly seared salmon fillets are topped with a homemade Cajun honey butter glaze for a restaurant-quality dish that’s quick and easy to make at home.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Calories: 480

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets, salted and seasoned to taste
6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
⅓ cup honey
2 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp paprika (smoked preferred)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper (cracked or finely ground)
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp crushed red pepper
Chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Equipment

grill or grill pan
Mixing bowls
electric hand mixer
spoon
paper towels

Method

In a bowl, mix together garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper to make Cajun seasoning.
Beat butter with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Blend in honey and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning until smooth.
Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Rub lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat grill or grill pan. Cook salmon for 6–8 minutes per side, until opaque and crusty.
Spread a generous amount of Cajun honey butter over the salmon after removing from heat. Let melt for 30 seconds, then spread with a spoon. Flip and repeat on the other side.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with roasted veggies, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the extra sauce. Leftover Cajun seasoning can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months. For a milder version, reduce cayenne and crushed red pepper. For extra smoky depth, use smoked paprika.