Step 1

In a small bowl, combine all the dry seasoning – 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.

Step 4

Season both sides of salmon generously with dry seasoning, and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Step 5

Add a drizzle of olive oil to a 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 the remainder of honey butter.

Step 6

Turn off the grill (or stove if using a grill pan) and place a generous dollop of cajun honey butter on top of each fillet.

Step 7

Allow to melt for about 30 seconds, then use the back of a spoon to spread the butter all over the the top of the salmon. Flip, and repeat on the other side.

Step 8

Depending on the thickness of your salmon, bake for 10 -12 minutes or until flaky and internal temp reads 145°F.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Step 10

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 11

Depending on the thickness of your salmon, bake for 10 -12 minutes or until flaky and internal temp reads 145°F.

Step 12

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

Step 13

When salmon near done, around the 7-8 minute mark, add the remainder of honey butter to the skillet.