Ingredients:

  • 4 (6 oz / 170g) salmon fillets, skin-on
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (42g) honey
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp (2g) paprika

Instructions:

  1. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry using paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, place salmon skin-side down, pressing gently for 10 seconds. Sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden, then flip the fillets.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Move the salmon to the side of the pan and add the butter. Once melted and foaming, stir in the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Whisk in the honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce.
  4. Spoon the bubbling sauce over the fillets continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce reduces into a velvety glaze. Remove from heat once the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C).