Description
A quick and easy pan-seared salmon recipe with bold Cajun spices and a sweet, buttery honey glaze. Ready in just 25 minutes, this flavorful halal-friendly dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin on)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt, to taste
Honey Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon halal soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
- Black sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Pat dry salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season salmon: Rub each fillet with olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Sear salmon: Sear fillets in a skillet, skin-side up, then flip and cook until done.
- Make honey butter sauce: Melt butter, add honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice. Pour over salmon.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with parsley, lemon, and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- If your Cajun blend is salty, skip additional salt.
- Adjust Cajun spice to make it more or less spicy.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
