Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Name: Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Southern, American, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, salted and seasoned to taste; 6 tablespoons. Unsalted butter at room temperature (see note) 1/3 cup honey; Seasoning with Cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tsp. Italian season; 2 tsp. Paprika (smoked paprika, if available); cayenne pepper (1 teaspoon); 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper, cracked – or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground; Quarter teaspoon of salt; 1/2 tsp crush red pepper

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:15:23 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories480 kcal (24%)

Total Fat31 g (44%)

Carbs27.8 g (11%)

Sugars23.3 g (26%)

Protein25.7 g (51%)

Sodium370.9 mg (19%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

4salmon fillets

salted and seasoned to taste

6 tablespoonsUnsalted butter

at room temperature

⅓ cuphoney

Cajun seasoning

2 tablespoonsgarlic powder

2 tspItalian season

2 tspPaprika

smoked paprika, if available

1 teaspooncayenne pepper

1 teaspoononion powder

1 teaspoonblack pepper

cracked, or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground

¼ teaspoonsalt

½ tspcrushed red pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Mixing Cajun season ingredients in bowl.

Step 2

Beat butter for 2 minutes using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy. Blend honey and cream in a blender until smooth. 1 tablespoon combined Cajun seasoning (remaining seasoning can be kept for up to 3 months in an airtight container)

Step 3

Using a paper towel, pat the salmon fillets dry on all sides. Season with salt and pepper to taste after rubbing it with oil.

Step 4

Cook salmon for 6-8 minutes on each side on a preheated grill or grill pan, or until opaque and crusty.

Step 5

Spread a generous amount of Cajun Honey Butter over each slice after turning off the grill (or stove if you’re using a grill pan).

Step 6

Allow the butter to melt for 30 seconds, then spread it over the salmon using the back of a spoon. Turn it over and do the same on the other side.

Step 7

If you prefer, garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.