Cajun Honey Butter Salmon 🍯

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (about 180–200g / 6–7 oz each)

2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

2 tbsp butter, melted

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Lemon wedges, for serving

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon

Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.

Season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Make the Honey Butter

In a small bowl, mix melted butter and honey. Set aside.

3. Cook the Salmon

Option 1: Pan-Seared

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook 4–5 minutes.

Flip fillets and cook 3–4 more minutes, brushing with honey butter.

Option 2: Oven-Baked

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

Place salmon on a lined baking sheet.

Brush with honey butter and bake 12–15 minutes until cooked through.

4. Serve

Drizzle remaining honey butter over salmon.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon

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