Blackened Salmon with Cajun Butter Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon ((skin-on, 170 g each) fresh or thawed)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
• 2 tsp paprika (smoked for deeper flavor)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp salt (fine sea salt preferred)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened, divided)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (plus extra wedges for serving)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 0 tsp 0.5 Cajun seasoning (from above mix)
• Lemon wedges
• Fresh parsley sprigs