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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe features a perfect blend of buttery sweetness and spicy heat, making it an impressive yet simple dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Salmon Fillet Use fresh or thawed frozen salmon.
For the Marinade
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil for a lighter option.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes Adjust to desired spice level.
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Homemade blends with paprika and cayenne can be used.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice is a suitable substitute.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Grated for easy incorporation.
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Parsley Can substitute with chives or cilantro.

Equipment

  • baking tray
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, grated garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, red chili flakes, lemon juice, and zest to form a marinade.
  3. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the salmon fillet center stage on the tray and cover it with the marinade.
  4. Bake the salmon for 15 minutes, basting every 5 minutes with the melted marinade.
  5. During the last 5 minutes of baking, drizzle honey over the salmon.
  6. Once cooked, let it rest for a minute, then garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Impress family and friends with this easy yet elegant salmon dish that’s perfect for any occasion.

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