Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
A flavorful and easy-to-make Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the honey butter mixture generously over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the honey butter mixture.
- Ensure salmon is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g (primarily from honey)
- Sodium: Approximately 300-500mg (will vary based on Cajun seasoning)
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15-18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 10-15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Approximately 30-35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90-110mg
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