The Perfect Honey Butter Old Bay Salmon Recipe! Must Try

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is often less expensive and has a similar flavor profile.

Pre-mark the whole fish fillet to ensure even cutting.

Cut the fillet into equal-sized pieces, removing any flaps that may burn.

Drizzle olive oil over the salmon fillets and rub it in.

Mix together onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, ground black pepper, paprika, and dry parsley.

Generously season the salmon fillets with the seasoning mix, rubbing it in well.

Preheat a cast iron skillet and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and a drizzle of olive oil.

Once the butter is melted, place the salmon fillets in the skillet.

Cook the salmon on medium-high heat for about 7 to 12 minutes per side until golden brown.

Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup of pure honey with 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning to create the sauce.

Baste the cooked salmon fillets with the honey Old Bay sauce.

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