Cajun Honey Salmon (Printable)
Perfectly seasoned salmon with spicy Cajun rub and sweet honey glaze, ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
→ Cajun Spice Mix
02 - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Honey Glaze
10 - 3 tablespoons honey
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ For Cooking
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Garnish
14 - Fresh chopped parsley
15 - Lemon wedges
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Rub the Cajun spice mix evenly over the salmon fillets.
04 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Whisk together honey, lemon juice, and melted butter in a separate bowl to create the glaze.
06 - Spoon half the honey glaze evenly over the top of the spiced salmon fillets.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is almost cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
08 - Remove from oven, brush with the remaining honey glaze, and broil for 1-2 minutes for a caramelized finish.
09 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The spicy-sweet glaze creates this gorgeous sticky coating that makes restaurant-quality salmon feel totally achievable at home
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now, yet it tastes like something special enough for date night
02 -
- Watch the broiler like a hawk because honey goes from caramelized to burnt in seconds
- Patting the salmon completely dry before seasoning makes all the difference in how well the spices stick
03 -
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge 15 minutes before you start
- If your salmon is thinner than 1 inch, reduce the baking time by a couple minutes