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cajun honey garlic butter salmon

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Anna Chwistek
This 15 minute recipe combines sweet and spicy flavors. The pan-seared salmon is simmered in a delicious garlic butter that bursts with flavor.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 761 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Cajun Salmon

  • 1 pound salmon fillets skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Garlic Butter + Spicy Honey

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3.5 ounces frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp chili oil
  • chopped chives for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry, cut crosswise into two parts. Season both sides with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Cajun and Italian seasoning. Drizzle with oil and set aside.
  • Grate the garlic cloves. Combine honey and chili oil in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium high. Add salmon and sear, 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low and add garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir constantly while scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of your skillet with a wooden spoon.
  • Add green peas and cook for 2 minutes. Add salmon back to the skillet. Drizzle with spicy honey and simmer for 3 minutes over low. Sprinkle with lemon juice and chives. Top with some red pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with a crunchy cucumber salad and steamed rice. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 761kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 23gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 348mgPotassium: 636mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 894IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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