Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 salmon (Cut in half; amount not specified in the source.)
• cedar planks (Soak for about 1 hour; quantity not specified.)
• 2 sticks butter (Divided: mix half into the Cajun butter for the salmon and melt the other half to pour over it.)
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• honey (Drizzle over the salmon; quantity not specified.)
• chives (For finishing; quantity not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Soak the cedar planks in water for about 1 hour.

2. 2

   Cut the salmon in half. Place the pieces on the soaked cedar planks and pat them dry.

3. 3

   Combine the butter with the salt, black pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder to make the Cajun butter.

4. 4

   Spread half of the Cajun butter mixture over the salmon.

5. 5

   Melt the remaining half of the Cajun butter mixture.

6. 6

   Cook the salmon on the cedar planks in a smoker or oven at 350°F for 30–45 minutes.

7. 7

   When the salmon is done, pour the melted Cajun butter over it.

8. 8

   Drizzle honey over the salmon and finish with chives.

Notes

The source does not specify the quantity of salmon, honey, or chives, nor how much water is needed to soak the planks. It also does not state a doneness temperature or a specific endpoint beyond cooking for 30–45 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• salmon
• smoked
• oven-baked
• cedar plank
• gluten-free