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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a delightful dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors, transforming a simple weeknight dinner into something special in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Fresh salmon wild-caught for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
For the Honey Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter control saltiness
  • 2 tablespoons Honey natural for richness
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley for color and freshness

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease a baking dish lightly with nonstick spray.
  3. Season both sides of the salmon fillets generously with Cajun seasoning.
  4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and mix in the honey and lemon juice.
  5. Arrange the seasoned salmon fillets in your prepared baking dish and pour half of the honey butter mixture over them.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Drizzle the remaining honey butter sauce over each fillet, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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