Here’s a simple and flavorful way to make Cajun Honey Butter Salmon Fillets — sweet, spicy, and buttery all at once 🐟🍯🧈:
🐟 Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the Cajun Honey Butter
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, honey, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Prepare the Salmon
- Pat salmon fillets dry.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if skin is on.
- Brush generously with the Cajun honey butter mixture.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for a caramelized finish.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Goes well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
🌟 Tips
- Make it extra sticky: Drizzle a little honey over the fillets halfway through baking.
- Pan-seared option: Sear salmon skin-side down 4–5 minutes in a skillet, then finish in the oven.
- Cajun spice level: Adjust seasoning to taste — mild or extra spicy.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan skillet version where the salmon cooks in the honey butter and veggies at the same time for minimal cleanup.
