This oven-baked Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a beautiful centerpiece that tastes delicious. Only a few ingredients are needed to make this mouthwatering flaky fish. Serve it with salad, vegetables, or any other side of your choice.
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If you want to wow your guests with a stunning main course, try this Cajun Honey Butter Salmon. It’s a simple recipe that produces a moist and flavourful fish with a golden crust. All you need are a few ingredients to make this amazing dish. You can pair it with salad, vegetables or any other side you like.
When I serve this main, nothing is ever left behind. If you like this recipe, you'll love my lemon and pepper salmon, Firecracker Salmon Salad Bowl and Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- It is stunning and can be paired with a variety of sides.
- It is ready in 15 minutes!!
- You only need less than ten ingredients to make it.
- This salmon is far from bland and filled with flavor.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Whole salmon fillet deboned: Use half a whole salmon fillet that has been deboned. Make sure the salmon has thawed before seasoning.
- Unsalted butter: The butter can be melted or at room temperature.
- Honey: Use good quality honey for the best flavor.
- Red chilli flakes: For heat. Add less or more, depending on your preference.
- Cajun seasoning: Select low-sodium seasoning to control the salt content.
- Lemon juice: Squeezed and zested.
- Garlic cloves: Grated or minced.
Tips and Substitutions
- Air fryer: To make it in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F) and spray the basket with cooking spray. Then season the salmon fillets and air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Frozen salmon: If you want frozen salmon for this recipe, you must defrost it first. Leave it to thaw in the fridge overnight before preparing.
- Salmon: You can also chop the fillets instead of serving it whole. This Salmon Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach is a delicious alternative.
- Oven: Do not overcook the salmon as it will dry out.
How to Make Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F. In a bowl, combine the butter, garlic, cajun seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and zest.
2. Mix well.
3. Then, place the fillet on a lined, greased baking tray. Next, coat the salmon in the marinade.
4. Bake for 15 minutes. Baste with the remaining marinade every 5 minutes.
5. In the last 5 minutes, drizzle honey on top and add a few more pepper flakes (optional). Then, remove the salmon from the oven and add fresh chopped parsley.
6. Serve this mouthwatering Cajun honey butter salmon for dinner with baked cheesy scalloped potatoes, fluffy yellow rice, Mediterranean couscous salad or vegetables.
Recipe FAQs
Cajun butter is a flavored butter that includes seasoning, parsley, garlic, and unsalted butter.
Vegetables, salad, and potatoes are some of the dishes that pair well with salmon. These foods complement the salmon's flavor and texture and provide a balanced and nutritious meal.
Place salmon in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for a few minutes when ready to serve.
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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
- 1 Basting brush
Ingredients
- ½ a whole salmon fillet deboned
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoon honey
- ½-3/4 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ lemon juice squeezed and zest
- 3 garlic cloves grated
- Parsely to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 180°C/160°C fan/350°F. In a bowl, mix together butter, garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and zest until well combined.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray. Place the salmon fillet on the tray and spread the butter mixture over it.
- Bake the salmon in a preheated oven for 15 minutes, basting it with the remaining butter mixture every 5 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, drizzle some honey over the salmon and sprinkle some more red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.
- Take the salmon out of the oven and garnish it with some fresh chopped parsley.
- Enjoy this mouthwatering salmon for dinner with your choice of side dishes, such as potatoes, rice, salad, or vegetables.
Notes
- Salmon: To use frozen salmon for this recipe, you need to thaw it first. You can do this by putting the frozen salmon in the fridge the night before you cook it. You can also cut the salmon fillets into smaller pieces instead of leaving them whole. This will make them cook faster and more evenly.
- Cook: Do not overcook the salmon in the oven, as it will become dry and tough. You want to bake it until it is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Beatrice
This salmon was delicious and so easy to make. I’ll definitely be making this again!