Ahhh yes 😍🐟🧈 Cajun Honey Butter Salmon—sweet, spicy, buttery, and flaky perfection. Here’s a simple, one-pan version that’s restaurant-quality.
🐟 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 with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
2️⃣ Sear salmon
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, place salmon skin-side down (if skin-on).
- Sear 3–4 min until golden crust forms. Flip carefully.
3️⃣ Add honey butter
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add garlic to pan, cook 30 sec until fragrant.
- Drizzle honey over salmon, spoon melted butter over fillets.
- Cook 2–3 more min 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 seasoning = sweet-heat harmony.
- Optional: squeeze 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
I can also give a sheet-pan version with roasted veggies in the same honey-Cajun butter—super quick, minimal cleanup, full dinner on one tray 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
