Description
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat the salmon dry and season evenly with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
3. Place the salmon flesh side down and sear until golden and slightly crisp.
4. Flip the salmon and cook until just done and flaky.
5. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
6. In the same pan melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
7. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
8. Let the sauce simmer briefly until slightly thickened.
9. Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh or fully thawed salmon for best texture.
Avoid overcooking to keep the salmon moist and tender.
Adjust cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
Do not over-reduce the sauce as it thickens quickly.
Fresh lemon juice helps balance the sweetness and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood Recipes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg