Cajun Honey Butter Salmon: A Juicy Delight for Dinner Tonight
Experience a burst of flavor with Cajun Honey Butter Salmon, perfect for a delicious dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine honey, melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and brush them generously with the honey butter mixture.
- Place the salmon on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the grill and drizzle with any remaining honey butter sauce before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the sauce for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, Honey, Butter, Salmon, Dinner