Ohhh yes 😍🐟🧈 Cajun Honey Butter Salmon—sweet, spicy, buttery, and flaky perfection in under 20 minutes. Here’s a restaurant-quality, super simple recipe.
🐟 Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 2–3 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- Salt & black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep salmon
- Pat fillets dry.
- Season lightly with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
2️⃣ Cook salmon
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat, add butter.
- Once melted and hot, place salmon skin-side down (if skin-on).
- Sear 3–4 min until golden crust forms. Flip carefully.
3️⃣ Make honey butter
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add garlic to pan, cook 30 sec.
- Drizzle honey over salmon, spooning melted butter over fillets.
- Cook 2–3 more minutes until salmon is just cooked through (internal temp ~125–130°F for medium).
4️⃣ Serve
- Spoon pan sauce over salmon.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook salmon—it continues cooking after removing from pan.
- Skin-on gives a crispy bottom and holds the fish together.
- Balance: Honey + Cajun = sweet-heat harmony; taste and adjust.
- Optional: add a squeeze of fresh lime for extra brightness.
Serving Suggestions
- Garlic mashed potatoes or rice
- Roasted asparagus, green beans, or sautéed spinach
- Crusty bread to soak up honey butter sauce
If you want, I can give a one-pan sheet pan version where veggies roast alongside salmon in the same honey-Cajun butter for an effortless dinner 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
