Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Then in a small bowl, combine all the dry seasonings - dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika or paprika, cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt and set aside.

Step 2

In another bowl, combine butter and honey, mix until well combined, set aside.

Step 3

Pat dry salmon, then add a drizzle with olive oil on each fillet. Season both sides of salmon generously with dry seasoning, a add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Step 4

Add a drizzle of olive oil to skillet or oven safe dish and place salmon fillets in the pan with a dollop of honey butter on each - do not overcrowd your pan. Set aside remainder of honey butter.

Step 5

Depending on the thickness of your salmon, bake for 10 -15 minutes or until flaky and internal temp reads 145°F. When salmon near done, around the 7-8 minute mark, add remainder of honey butter to the skillet.

Step 6

Remove from oven when done, spoon the sauce overtop of salmon, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve.