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Sweet & Spicy Cajun Honey-Butter Salmon

Looking for a flavorful, mouth-watering salmon dish? Try this Sweet & Spicy Cajun Honey-Butter Salmon, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds with its perfect balance of savory, sweet, and mild heat. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
4
21 min
TOTAL TIME
447
CALORIES
$3.46
PER SERVING
Sweet & Spicy Cajun Honey-Butter Salmon
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Directions
12 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
16 min
COOK TIME
21 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes to make the cajun seasoning.
2
Using an electric hand mixer, whip the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3
Add honey to the butter and mix until well combined.
4
Stir in 1 tablespoon of the prepared cajun seasoning.
5
Pat salmon fillets dry on both sides with a paper towel.
6
Rub all over with oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
7
Cook salmon on a preheated grill or grill pan for 6-8 minutes on each side until opaque and flaky.
8
Turn off the grill or stove if using a grill pan.
9
Place a generous dollop of cajun honey butter on top of each salmon fillet and allow to melt for about 30 seconds.
10
Use the back of a spoon to spread the melted butter all over the top of the salmon.
11
Flip the fillets, and repeat the butter melting and spreading process on the other side.
12
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
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Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
28g
FAT
35g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
LOW CARB
GLUTEN FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
FISH
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