Cajun Honey Butter Salmon Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Make Cajun Honey Butter Salmon in about 15 minutes using a homemade Cajun seasoning blend and an easy Honey Garlic Butter sauce.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 400kcal

1 lb salmon 3-4 filets
1 tbsp cajun seasoning I used this homemade Cajun spice mix, see note for how to adjust based on the blend you use.
2 tbsp olive oil

¼ cup Butter melted
¼ cup honey
¼ tsp cajun seasoning I used this homemade Cajun spice mix, see note for how to adjust based on the blend you use.
5 cloves Garlic minced

Sprinkle the salmon with the Cajun seasoning mix (1 tbsp) and rub it on both sides. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat
While the pan heats, mix the ingredients for the Cajun honey butter. Set aside.
Add the salmon to the pan skin side up and cook for about 3 minutes. The goal is to get a browned sear on the top of the salmon.
Flip the salmon and continue to cook until opaque (~3 more minutes).
During the last minute of cooking, turn the heat down to medium low and pour half of the sauce on top of the salmon. Heat the sauce on the salmon.
Pour the remaining sauce on the cooked fish and top with parsley and lemon slices

Adjust the spices if using Cajun seasoning from the store: this recipe uses homemade Cajun seasoning. Homemade spice blends are typically not as salty as Cajun seasoning mixes from the store. So, if you’re using a Cajun seasoning from the store, use about 1/2 tsp per pound. You can always add more to taste at the end.
Turn down the heat when adding the sauce: getting seared Cajun salmon requires cooking on medium heat. Before adding the sauce to the pan, turn the heat down. This will allow it to heat and caramelize without burning.
Check for bones: most fish filets are free of their bones, but you should always run your hand over the salmon to make sure that there aren't any remaining.