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Honey Butter Cajun Salmon

811 Kcal | 53g Protein | 68g Carbohydrates | 38g Fat
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Carb Rice
Protein Salmon
Servings 4
Calorie 800< Calories

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the main course:

  • 2 pounds salmon (4 fillets) skin on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 2 medium lemons cut into wedges for serving

For the Sides:

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup jasmine rice

Instructions
 

  • Begin cooking rice according to your preferred method. I love my rice cooker!
    1 cup jasmine rice
  • Preheat oven to 400° F
  • Trim asparagus, drizzle with olive oil, & add cajun seasoning. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes while preparing the salmon.
    1 pound asparagus, 1 tbsp cajun seasoning, 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pat the fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil and season generously with Cajun seasoning.
    2 pounds salmon (4 fillets), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for 3-4 minutes until they form a nice crust. Flip the salmon over so the skin side is down and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • While the salmon is cooking, in a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir until combined and simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze in the lemon juice.
    4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, 4 cloves garlic, 1 medium lemon
  • Pour the honey butter sauce over the salmon fillets. Continue cooking the salmon, spooning the sauce over the fillets for another 4-5 minutes.
  • Once the salmon is cooked, garnish with lemon wedges. Separate into 4 separate portions & enjoy!
    2 medium lemons

Nutrition

Calories: 811kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 53gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 703mgPotassium: 1633mgFiber: 7gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 3896IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 6mg
Keywords Easy baked salmon with Cajun seasoning, Healthy Cajun salmon dinner for fitness enthusiasts, Meal prep ideas with salmon and Cajun flavors
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