cajun salmon

This Cajun salmon is pan seared with a special mix of spices! It comes out crisp, blackened and full of flavor: the perfect easy dinner.

Cajun Salmon (Fast &amp; Easy!)

salmon

teaspoon kosher salt

Cajun Seasoning

butter (or more olive oil

olive oil,

lemon juice

Brine the salmon: In a large shallow dish, whisk together 4 cups room temperature water and 3 tablespoons kosher salt until dissolved. Place the salmon in the water and wait for 15 minutes.

If you haven&#8217;t already, mix up the Cajun seasoning.

Pat the salmon dry with a clean towel. Rub it generously with oil and sprinkle it with the kosher salt and blackened seasoning.

Heat a large skillet (not non-stick*) over medium high heat and add the butter and olive oil. When butter is melted, add the salmon skin side up and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until cooked about 1/2 way to center of thick part of salmon.

Flip the salmon (a fish spatula makes easy work of it). Tilt the pan down slightly and quickly spoon the pan juices over the top of the fish a few times. Drizzle with the lemon juice and spoon the pan juices a few times again. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness, until just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130 Fahrenheit in the center when removed). Remove from the heat and serve.

This recipe was delicious! I'm a pretty inexperienced cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I've never cooked salmon before but this was a perfect beginner recipe for me. Boyfriend and I absolutely loved it!

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a delicious sweet-spicy seafood recipe with a buttery and flavourful sauce that's ready in under 20 minutes! The cajun seasoning adds boldness and boastful flavor to the dish, while the honey butter serves up a sweet dainty twist. Serve as part of a main or entree and pair with veggies, grains or potatoes!

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Salmon Fillets

tbsp Olive Oil (divided)

tsp Cajun (or creole seasoning)

tsp Garlic Powder

tsp Onion Powder

tsp Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)

tsp Dried Parsley Flakes

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tsp Black Pepper

tbsp Butter (softened

tbsp Honey

Parsley (or cilantro for garnish, as desired)

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Then in a small bowl, combine all the dry seasonings - dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika or paprika, cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt and set aside.

In another bowl, combine butter and honey, mix until well combined, set aside.

Pat dry salmon, then add a drizzle with olive oil on each fillet. Season both sides of salmon generously with dry seasoning, a add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Add a drizzle of olive oil to skillet or oven safe dish and place salmon fillets in the pan with a dollop of honey butter on each - do not overcrowd your pan. Set aside remainder of honey butter.

Depending on the thickness of your salmon, bake for 10 -15 minutes or until flaky and internal temp reads 145°F. When salmon near done, around the 7-8 minute mark, add remainder of honey butter to the skillet.

Remove from oven when done, spoon the sauce overtop of salmon, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve.

Cajun Salmon is a quick, tasty recipe that you can have on the dinner table in a matter of minutes. Loaded with flavor and the perfect amount of heat, this flaky salmon dish will become a new family favorite!

Cajun Salmon Recipe (Quick and Easy!)

smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)

cayenne pepper

onion powder

garlic powder

salt

brown sugar (dark

thyme leaves

oregano

butter

black pepper

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set it aside.

Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, brown sugar, thyme, and oregano to a small bowl and use a fork to mix all the spices together.

Rinse the salmon and pat it dry with paper towels. Using a pastry brush, coat the flesh side of each salmon piece with melted butter. Season the salmon with the cajun spice blend and use your fingers to pat the spices into the fish.

Transfer the salmon to the lined sheet pan and cook in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn on the oven broiler and cook for 2 more minutes.

Serve the salmon immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice!

This Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon is a spicy and sweet seafood option that’s ready in 15 minutes. The salmon is moist and meaty, cooks up nice and flaky, and then is topped with a melt-in-your-mouth, slightly spicy honey butter that sends your tastebuds to the moon! 

Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon

salmon fillets

salt and pepper

unsalted butter (at room temperature, see note 1)

honey

Italian seasoning

paprika (smoked paprika, if you have it)

cracked black pepper (or 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper)

red pepper flakes

In a small bowl stir together cajun seasoning ingredients.

Use an electric hand mixer to whip butter for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add honey and cream together until smooth. Mix in 1 tablespoon of the cajun seasoning. (remaining seasoning can be stored in airtight container up to 3 months)

Pat salmon fillets dry on both sides with a paper towel. Rub all over with oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook salmon on a preheated grill or grill pan for 6-8 minutes on each side until opaque and flaky.

Turn off the grill (or stove if using a grill pan) and place a generous dollop of cajun honey butter on top of each fillet.

Allow to melt for about 30 seconds, then use the back of a spoon to spread the butter all over the the top of the salmon. Flip, and repeat on the other side.

Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired and serve  immediately.

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