Citrus-Glazed Salmon with Cannabis Butter
A bright, sunny salmon fillet finished with a honey-citrus glaze and a pat of melting infused butter. The limonene in your strain doubles down on the citrus, making every bite sing.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on
- 2 tbsp cannabis-infused butter (decarbed, ~5mg THC per tbsp)
- 2 tbsp regular unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh dill and microgreens, to garnish
How to make it
- 1
Pat salmon dry, season generously with salt and pepper, and rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a small saucepan, whisk together honey, lemon and orange juice and zest, garlic, and Dijon. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly syrupy.
- 3
Heat regular butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes.
- 4
Brush half the citrus glaze over the fillets, then transfer the skillet to a 400°F (200°C) oven for 5–6 minutes until just opaque.
- 5
Remove from oven and immediately top each fillet with cannabis-infused butter so it melts gently—do not return to high heat.
- 6
Spoon the remaining glaze over the salmon, garnish with dill and microgreens, and serve right away.
Cooking tips
- Add the infused butter only after pulling the pan off the heat—high temperatures degrade THC.
- Use a sativa-leaning, limonene-dominant strain for the butter to amplify the citrus.
- Pair with a chilled white wine or grapefruit spritz to round out the brightness.
Dosing calculator
Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.
Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.
Start Low, Go Slow
If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer
Best paired with
Pair with these strains
Each one matches the limonene story of this dish.
Sour Diesel
Sativa
Energizing • Cerebral • Uplifting
Super Lemon Haze
Sativa
Energizing • Uplifting • Creative
Tangie
Sativa
Uplifting • Happy • Focused
Why this pairing works
Limonene — in your strain and on your plate
The brightest terpene on our list, limonene is the citrus engine behind sativa-leaning, mood-elevating strains. It pairs naturally with bright, acidic dishes and works beautifully as a daytime, social terpene.