Description
Smoked Cajun Honey Butter Salmon—rich, smoky, and bold. Cajun spices, sweet honey butter, and flaky salmon make this dish irresistible.
Ingredients
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Salmon & Seasoning:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Honey Butter Glaze:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F and add wood chips of choice (hickory or applewood work well).
- In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Drizzle salmon fillets with olive oil and rub the seasoning mixture evenly over each fillet.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Place the salmon fillets on the smoker grates and smoke for 45-60 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Brush the salmon with the honey butter glaze during the last 10 minutes of smoking.
- Remove from the smoker, drizzle with any remaining glaze, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, use cherry or maple wood chips.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
