Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
Prepare the Salmon:
- Season the Salmon:
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle the salmon fillets with olive oil and rub them to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper over the salmon, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cook the Salmon:
- Heat the Pan:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the fish is mostly cooked through.
- Flip and Cook:
- Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and has a nice sear on both sides.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Cajun Honey Butter Sauce:
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add Honey and Lemon:
- Stir in the honey and lemon juice, and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Combine and Serve:
- Coat the Salmon:
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the Cajun honey butter sauce over the top, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the salmon with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the Cajun Honey Butter Salmon with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Cajun Honey Butter Salmon!