Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon recipe has the tastiest spice rub and pan sauce. Flaky salmon packed with Cajun flavor. A 10-minute easy meal!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For Cajun Spice Mix:
- 1 ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
For Cajun Honey Butter Salmon:
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 4 5-6 oz salmon portions
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp red chilli flakes
Instructions
- Combine all spices together in a small bowl. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides of the fish.
- Preheat a cast iron (or nonstick) skillet for several minutes over medium-high heat. Add oil and let it preheat for 30 seconds before addinmg the salmon (skin-side-down if it has skin). Cook undisturbed until it releases easily from the pan, about 4 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and add the butter to the pan. Once melted, tilt the pan and spoon the butter over the salmon for 1-2 minutes until salmon is cooked through (it should reach 125ºF for perfectly moist fish; if you don’t have a thermometer, test with a knife - it will flake easily and be opaque when done). Transfer salmon to a plate to rest for a few minutes.
- Add the honey to the pan with a pinch of salt and chili flakes; simmer until slightly thickened and glossy, less than a minute. Spoon the sauce over the salmon and serve.
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Notes
- You can swap 2 tbsp cajun seasoning for the spice blend if you have it on hand.
- Preheating the pan and then the oil are the keys to ensuring your fish doesn’t stick.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 886mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 917IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg