Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
This oven-baked Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a visually striking dish that delivers on both flavor and ease. With a small selection of ingredients, you can prepare a deliciously flaky and tender piece of salmon that’s infused with spicy, sweet, and savory notes. Whether served with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or another side, this dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- ½ whole salmon fillet deboned
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ½ - ¾ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ lemon juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic grated
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C for a fan-assisted oven.
- Prepare the Butter Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, grated garlic, Cajun seasoning, red chili flakes, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated into a smooth paste.
- Prepare the Baking Tray
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the salmon fillet on the prepared tray.
- Apply the Butter Mixture
- Generously spread the seasoned butter mixture over the top of the salmon fillet, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Bake the Salmon
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes. Every 5 minutes, baste the salmon with the remaining butter mixture to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Add the Honey Glaze
- In the final 5 minutes of baking, drizzle the honey over the salmon and, if desired, sprinkle a few more chili flakes to enhance the spice level.
- Garnish and Serve
- Once baked, remove the salmon from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve with your preferred side dishes such as roasted potatoes, rice, or a crisp green salad.
Notes
Frozen Salmon: If using frozen salmon, be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator overnight for best results.
Cutting the Salmon: For quicker cooking, you may opt to cut the salmon into smaller fillets, ensuring more even cooking.
Avoid Overcooking: Be cautious not to overcook the salmon, as it can become dry. The salmon is perfectly cooked when it flakes easily with a fork.
Cutting the Salmon: For quicker cooking, you may opt to cut the salmon into smaller fillets, ensuring more even cooking.
Avoid Overcooking: Be cautious not to overcook the salmon, as it can become dry. The salmon is perfectly cooked when it flakes easily with a fork.