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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

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A delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with sweet and spicy Cajun butter, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
For the salmon
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets Use fresh salmon for best flavor.
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Must be softened for mixing.
  • 1/3 cup honey

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix all the Cajun seasoning ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Beat the butter for 2 minutes using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Blend the honey into the butter and create a smooth mix with the Cajun seasoning.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, then season with salt and pepper after rubbing with oil.
Cooking
  1. Cook the salmon for 6-8 minutes on each side on a preheated grill or grill pan until opaque and crusty.
  2. Once cooked, generously spread the Cajun Honey Butter over each fillet.
  3. Let the butter melt for about 30 seconds before spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 400mgSugar: 8g

Notes

Serve Cajun Honey Butter Salmon hot from the grill with vegetables, salad, or rice. Garnish with lemon for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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