Ingredients for Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
To prepare this dish, you will need three salmon fillets, one tablespoon of olive oil, one teaspoon of dried parsley flakes, one teaspoon of garlic powder, one teaspoon of onion powder, one teaspoon of smoked paprika, two teaspoons of Cajun or Creole seasoning, one-quarter teaspoon of black pepper, and one-half teaspoon of salt.
For the honey butter glaze, you will need four tablespoons of softened butter, three tablespoons of pure honey, and fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step One: Prepare the Seasoning Mix
In a small bowl, mix the dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
Step Two: Make the Honey Butter Glaze
In another bowl, combine the softened butter and honey, stirring until smooth. Set this mixture aside for later use.
Step Three: Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Drizzle each fillet with olive oil and rub the seasoning mixture generously on both sides.
If desired, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the salmon for extra flavor.
Step Four: Bake the Salmon
Preheat the oven to four hundred degrees Fahrenheit. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil into an oven-safe dish and place the salmon fillets inside, making sure not to overcrowd them.
Add a small dollop of the honey butter glaze on top of each fillet, reserving the rest for later.
Bake for ten to twelve minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and reaches an internal temperature of one hundred forty-five degrees Fahrenheit.
Step Five: Add More Honey Butter and Serve
When the salmon is nearly done, around the seven to eight-minute mark, remove the dish from the oven and add the remaining honey butter glaze.
Allow it to melt over the fillets. Once fully cooked, spoon the sauce over the salmon and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.