Hennessy Honey Salmon

Hennessy, honey, garlic, and Cajun seasoning are simmered until thick, then used as a glaze on citrus-marinated salmon in this easy main dish recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 406 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lime, juiced
• olive oil
• 1 pound salmon, cut into 4 portions
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 2.6666667461395 fluid ounces cognac (such as Hennessy)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Coat salmon in lemon and lime juice and place on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Combine garlic, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and paprika in a small bowl.

Step 3

Heat honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbling. Add garlic mixture and cognac. Simmer until flavors combine and sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Let cool until thick, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Coat salmon in olive oil; season with pink salt and pepper.

Step 5

Broil salmon for 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon the cognac-honey sauce over the salmon. Continue broiling until light brown on top and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes.