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Honey Cajun Salmon

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Honey Cajun Salmon
Ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon, cut into 4 portions
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 2/3 fluid ounces cognac (such as Hennessy)
  • olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1
Dredge salmon fillets in a mixture of freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, coating them evenly.
2
In a separate bowl, blend minced garlic with onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and paprika to create a flavorful spice blend.
3
Reduce honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it reaches a gentle bubble. Gradually add the garlic spice blend and cognac, stirring constantly to combine flavors. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly and reduced by half. Let the sauce cool to room temperature, allowing it to thicken further, 10-15 minutes.
4
Position an oven rack approximately 6 inches above the heat source and preheat the broiler to its highest temperature setting. Anoint salmon fillets with olive oil, then sprinkle them generously with pink salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
5
Place the salmon under the broiler for 6-8 minutes, or until it reaches a golden brown color and flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle the cognac-honey sauce over the salmon, then continue broiling for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until it reaches a light brown color and is cooked through.