Looking for a flavorful, mouth-watering salmon dish? Try this Sweet & Spicy Cajun Honey-Butter Salmon, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds with its perfect balance of savory, sweet, and mild heat. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes to make the cajun seasoning.
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Using an electric hand mixer, whip the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Add honey to the butter and mix until well combined.
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Stir in 1 tablespoon of the prepared cajun seasoning.
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Pat salmon fillets dry on both sides with a paper towel.
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Rub all over with oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
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Cook salmon on a preheated grill or grill pan for 6-8 minutes on each side until opaque and flaky.
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Turn off the grill or stove if using a grill pan.
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Place a generous dollop of cajun honey butter on top of each salmon fillet and allow to melt for about 30 seconds.
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Use the back of a spoon to spread the melted butter all over the top of the salmon.
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Flip the fillets, and repeat the butter melting and spreading process on the other side.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
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