Cajun Honey Butter Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 salmon fillets, skin on
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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salt to taste
→ For the Sauce
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4 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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juice of ½ lemon
→ For Garnish
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fresh parsley, chopped
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lemon wedges
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black sesame seeds
# Instructions:
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Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil and season generously with Cajun seasoning, and salt if needed.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for about 3 minutes until they form a nice crust. Flip the salmon over so the skin side is down and cook for another 2 minutes.
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While the salmon is cooking, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined and simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze in the lemon juice.
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Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon fillets. Continue to cook the salmon, spooning the sauce over regularly, for another 3-5 minutes. Once the salmon is cooked, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and sprinkle black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Pat the salmon dry to help the seasoning stick and create a nice crust
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Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor in the honey butter sauce
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If the salmon is too spicy, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning
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Serve immediately for the best taste and texture