Baked Honey Cajun Salmon: Irresistible 5-Star Flavor in 30 Minutes
A flavorful and easy-to-make baked salmon dish with honey and Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salmon.
- Mix honey, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Brush the honey mixture evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for more or less spice.
- Check salmon at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg