Baked Cajun Salmon with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
This baked cajun salmon is cooked in under 30 minutes with cajun spices, sweet honey, and a delicious garlic, butter, and parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 6 to 8oz salmon fillets
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning, divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Drizzle the tops with olive oil, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the salmon fillets for about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet melt the butter over medium-high heat. Next, add in the garlic, honey, lemon juice, remaining cajun seasoning, and parmesan. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let the sauce reduce for a few minutes.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and cover the salmon fillets with the sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Place the salmon back into the oven until cooked through - about 10 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 145 degrees.
- Serve the salmon with lemon slices!