Ingredients
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Cajun Honey Glazed Salmon:
- 1 salmon fillet, 1 1/4 pounds, 1″ deep at the thickest part
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted Cajun seasoning, see note
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Optional Summer Salad:
- 2 ears fresh corn, shucked, leave the corn out for Paleo
- 1 red bell pepper, 6 ounces
- 1 small cucumber, 8 ounces
- 3–4 tomatoes, 1 pound
- 1 bunch of green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- If you’re making the salad to serve alongside, make sure it’s complete before cooking the salmon.
- Cut the kernels away from the cob, being careful not to cut too deep into the tough part. Place the corn into a medium sized bowl, and continue prepping.
- Cut around the core of the bell pepper to remove the stem and seeds. Slice the bell pepper into strips, then cut the strips crosswise into small bite sized pieces. Add them to the bowl with the corn kernels.
- Slice both ends off the cucumber and cut it into quarters lengthwise. Slice crosswise to the quarters to create thin triangular shaped pieces, and add them to the bowl.
- Cut the core from the tomatoes, and then cut them into bite sized pieces before adding them to the bowl.
- Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the salad bowl with the cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Mix all the ingredients together, and season to taste with sea salt.
- When your salad or side dish of choice is complete, make the glaze for the salmon by mixing together the Cajun seasoning, honey, coconut aminos, and minced garlic. If your honey isn’t mixing well, try mixing the glaze together over low heat.
- Rinse the salmon fillet under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels before placing it on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread the glaze evenly over the salmon and place it in the oven to roast under the broiler for about 5-6 minutes, or until just barely done.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and serve it along with the summer salad, or side dish of your choice.
- Any leftovers you might have are great on a salad for lunch.
Notes
The amount of Cajun seasoning you use will depend on the amount of heat in your spice mix. The one I use is from the Natural Grocers bulk spices, and it’s on the mild side.
If you’re not making the salad, the prep time is less than 10 minutes for just the salmon.
The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your fillet and the thickness.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins