Grilled Blackened Salmon

     We set the coals of our Big Green Egg off to the side for an indirect fire under the salmon. Using non stick foil we made a lipped edged surface for the salmon to lay on while grilling.  We really like the taste of this salmon. This salmon has a spicy little Cajun kick to it and the honey is the perfect sweet to the overall flavor. This blackened salmon is the perfect recipe to try.  Enjoy! Diane 

Ingredients: 
Salmon 

•  1.5 pounds fresh salmon

Salmon Rub - mix together & set aside 

•  1 teaspoon smoked paprika
•  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 
•  1/2 teaspoon salt 
•  1/4 teaspoon onion powder
•  1/4 teaspoon oregano 
•  1/4 teaspoon parsley
•  1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
•  1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

Honey Butter - mix together & set aside 

•   2 Tablespoons softened butter
•   1 Tablespoon honey 

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   Directions: 

1.    Heat grill to medium high heat (around 350F-400F.) 
2.    Pat the salmon dry with paper towel.
3.    Right before grilling, lay salmon skin side down on non-stick foil.
4.    Sprinkle the rub mixture onto the flesh side of salmon and gently rub into salmon. 
5.    Place foil with salmon onto grill and let salmon cook 6-8 mins; until the salmon releases to flip over.
6.    Grill skin side up for another 1-2minutes.
7.    Remove the salmon when internal temperature reaches 145F. 
8.    Gently place dollops of the honey butter around the top of salmon.
9.    Serve immediately with lemon wedges. 

Recipe adapted from: joyful healthy eats