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Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon
This Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon is a spicy and sweet seafood option that’s ready in 15 minutes. The salmon is moist and meaty, cooks up nice and flaky, and then is topped with a melt-in-your-mouth, slightly spicy honey butter that sends your tastebuds to the moon!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 453 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, see note 1
- 3 tablespoons honey
cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika smoked paprika, if you have it
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper or 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl stir together cajun seasoning ingredients.
- Use an electric hand mixer to whip butter for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add honey and cream together until smooth. Mix in 1 tablespoon of the cajun seasoning. (remaining seasoning can be stored in airtight container up to 3 months)
- Pat salmon fillets dry on both sides with a paper towel. Rub all over with oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook salmon on a preheated grill or grill pan for 6-8 minutes on each side until opaque and flaky.
- Turn off the grill (or stove if using a grill pan) and place a generous dollop of cajun honey butter on top of each fillet.
- Allow to melt for about 30 seconds, then use the back of a spoon to spread the butter all over the the top of the salmon. Flip, and repeat on the other side.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired and serve immediately.
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Notes
- If using salted butter, do not salt the salmon in step three.
Nutrition Information
Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
570mg
(24%)
Potassium
906mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1196IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 906mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1196IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.