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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Do you love a good piece of salmon grilled to perfection? that when you’ve discovered this recipe, it will become your favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, salted and seasoned to taste
  • 6 tablespoons. Unsalted butter at room temperature (see note) 
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon of the prepared Cajun seasoning

Cajun seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. Italian season
  • 2 tsp. Paprika (smoked paprika, if available)
  • cayenne pepper (1 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, cracked – or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
  • A quarter teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

  1. To prepare the salmon, paint it dry. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper. 
  2. Combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. 
  3. Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat with a handheld mixer until fluffy. 
  4. When it is light, add the honey gradually while mixing to initiate the butter. 
  5. Add the cajun seasoning and incorporate it into the honey-butter mixture. 
  6. Preheat your grill or pan and cook the salmon for 6 to 8 minutes. Flip and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. 
  7. Turn off the heat and add the honey-butter mixture over the salmon. Let the butter melt and spread it nicely on the salmon. Flip and repeat on the other side. 
  8. Serve and enjoy.
  • Author: Marie