Description
Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon is a delightful dish that brings together the fiery essence of Cajun spices and the sweet richness of honey butter, all in a quick 15-minute preparation. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe features succulent salmon fillets grilled to flaky perfection and topped with a melt-in-your-mouth honey butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika (preferably smoked)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Cajun seasoning by mixing the spices in a small bowl.
- In another bowl, whip the room temperature butter until light and fluffy, then mix in honey and some of the Cajun seasoning.
- Dry the salmon fillets with paper towels and rub with oil before seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Grill each fillet for about 6-8 minutes per side until opaque and flaky.
- Once cooked, top each fillet generously with Cajun honey butter and allow it to melt before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg