Blackened Salmon With Orange Honey Butter Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Fresh salmon dusted with Cajun spices, seared on a red hot cast iron and topped with a medallion of orange honey butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Orange Honey Butter
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, honey, and orange zest. Mix until well blended and set aside.
2
Prepare the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
3
Heat the Cast Iron Skillet
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is very hot. Add the olive oil and allow it to shimmer.
4
Sear the Salmon
Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them, until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked halfway up the sides.
5
Flip the Salmon
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.
6
Serve
Remove the salmon from the skillet and place on plates. Top each fillet with a medallion of the orange honey butter and serve immediately.