Make your salmon taste so delicious with this quick and easy cajun honey butter recipe. It’s sure to become a family favorite!
Cooking time depends on the thickness of your salmon. Thin filets take about 10-14 minutes, while thicker pieces may need closer to 15-20 minutes.
Seasoning
Salmon is a classic go-to fish that’s incredibly easy to cook. It’s also a great way to add protein to a healthy meal. This recipe for cajun honey butter salmon combines spicy and sweet flavors to create a quick and delicious dinner that’s sure to be a hit at your next family gathering!
It’s a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of side dishes. I recommend serving this with a few vegetables (think broccoli and wild rice) to balance out the richness of the melted honey butter on top.
Start by mixing together the cajun seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning are all part of this spice blend.
Once you have your spices ready, pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and rub with oil. This helps it brown evenly on the grill.
When the grill is hot, add the salmon skin side down and cook for 6-8 minutes, until it’s opaque. Once cooked, turn it over and spread with a generous amount of cajun honey butter. You can also serve it on a bed of fresh greens with some fresh lemon juice to balance the sweetness.
If you’re looking for a simple and quick weeknight dinner, this cajun honey butter salmon is the perfect recipe for you! It’s so easy to make and it’s a great way to use up leftover salmon from other recipes!
The savory Cajun spices mixed with the sweet and buttery honey create a unique flavor combination that will become your new favorite. I love to serve this with a simple side of pan roasted broccoli and wild rice for an easy and satisfying meal.
It’s a fantastic dish to serve on the weekend or as a quick dinner on busy weeknights! It’s sure to please even the most discerning seafood lover!
Cajun seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices that are primarily Louisiana-based. It usually features paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, peppers, oregano and thyme. The heat level of this spice mixture varies from one brand to another, but it’s always a good idea to adjust the spices according to what you’re cooking. If you’re using a store-bought blend, be sure to add about 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning per pound of fish.
Grilling
Salmon is an ideal fish for grilling because it cooks quickly and evenly on the stove or in the oven. When grilling it, make sure you use a hot grill or grill pan to get the best results.
Pat dry your salmon fillets and drizzle them with olive oil. Season generously with a combination of dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, black pepper and salt.
Spread a dollop of honey butter over each salmon fillet, leaving enough room for the rest of the mixture. Place on an oven safe dish and bake for 10 – 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon or until flaky and internal temperature reads 145degF.
When the salmon is done, transfer to a serving plate and spoon a little more of the honey butter over each piece. This will melt down and create a delicious spicy glaze. You can also top with fresh herbs if you like.
This is an easy breezy, sweet and spicy recipe that you’ll love to serve at your dinner table. It’s a dish that will become your go-to for weeknight meals.
You can even prep this dish a week in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Just take the honey butter out a few hours before you plan to make this meal.
Alternatively, you can microwave the honey butter for 20-30 seconds to soften it before you prepare this meal. If you choose to make the recipe ahead, you can also store the leftover sauce in a sealed container until you’re ready to prepare it again.
The flavors in this Cajun honey butter sauce are perfect together and will add a new dimension to any salmon dish you decide to make. The sweetness of the honey balances out the heat from the spices in this mixture, making this a simple and delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.
This cajun honey butter recipe is easy to make and has received a lot of compliments! If you’re looking for a quick, delicious and unique salmon recipe that will become your favorite weeknight meal, look no further!
Reheating
Cajun honey butter salmon is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the sweetness of honey and the savory flavor of Cajun spices. It is a quick and simple dish that you can serve with just about any side you want.
It is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. The combination of flavors from the sauce and the salmon makes it a flavorful meal that everyone will love.
To make this recipe, first prepare the cajun seasoning by mixing together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Then rub it onto the salmon fillets and bake them until they are flaky and cooked through.
If you have leftover cajun seasoning, keep it in an airtight container until you are ready to use it again. You can also mix some of it with a bit of olive oil and store it in the refrigerator to use on other meals later.
You can also reheat your leftover salmon using a grill or stove top. Place the seasoned salmon on a preheated grill or stove top, skin side down and cook for 6-8 minutes until it becomes opaque and crusty. Then spread a generous amount of the cajun honey butter over each filet and let it melt for about 30 seconds before you turn it over to the other side.
Once the salmon is done, remove it from the heat and gently transfer it to a serving plate. You can garnish it with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice to balance the richness of the honey butter sauce.
For the honey butter sauce, whisk together butter and honey in a small bowl until incorporated. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined. You can also add some hot sauce to the honey butter if you desire a bit of a kick.
You can serve this salmon with a variety of sides, including grilled corn kale salad, black bean soup, Spanish rice, fried tomatoes or coleslaw. It also pairs well with other vegetables such as pan roasted broccoli or baked sweet potato.
Serving
Cajun honey butter salmon is a sweet-spicy dish that can be served as part of a gourmet meal or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. A combination of honey, butter and garlic makes for a sauce that is hard to beat.
For the best results, make sure that you rinse and pat dry your salmon before grilling. This is important to remove any hidden pin bones. Also, keep the temperature of the grill or pan as low as possible to prevent over cooking the salmon.
Once you have seasoned your salmon, place it on the grill or in a grill pan and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side until it is opaque and flaky. You may want to turn the salmon over a few times during the cooking process to ensure even distribution of the seasoning.
After transferring the salmon from the grill to your serving plate, use the back of a spoon to spread a generous dollop of cajun honey butter all over each filet. Allow it to melt for about 30 seconds, then flip it over and repeat the process on the other side.
This will make a thick, sticky honey butter that will stick to your salmon and give it a smoky flavour. It also makes a great glaze for your veggies. I’m a big fan of using it to top baked or grilled sweet potato fries, but it also works well on broccoli.
The honey butter can be made up to a week ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The recipe can be reheated by placing it in a microwave for 20-30 seconds, until it’s warmed through. You can also bake it off if you’re in a hurry! It’s also a healthy choice since it contains a lot of omega-3 fatty acids.