Description
A quick and flavorful cajun honey butter sauce that enhances salmon, shrimp, and more with its sweet and spicy profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (adjust sweetness as needed)
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (more for extra spice)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic)
Instructions
- Pat dry your favorite salmon fillets and set aside.
- In a small pan, combine butter, honey, cajun seasoning, and garlic powder over medium heat.
- Stir for about a minute until melted and combined, being careful not to walk away.
- Spoon or brush the sauce over the salmon before placing it in the oven.
- Bake as usual, and drizzle on extra sauce once it comes out for added flavor.
Notes
This sauce can also be used for chicken thighs and shrimp, providing versatility for various proteins.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg