Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz (170g) each
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) neutral oil
  • 3 tbsp (60ml) honey
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter

Instructions:

  1. Pat the salmon fillets bone-dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place fillets skin-side down, pressing gently with a spatula for 10 seconds to ensure contact.
  3. Cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until edges are golden and skin is crisp. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat to medium. Push the salmon fillets to the sides of the pan and add the butter and minced garlic to the center.
  5. Once the garlic is fragrant, whisk in the honey and soy sauce.
  6. Continuously spoon the bubbling sauce over the fillets for 2–3 minutes until the glaze thickens into a mahogany-colored syrup that clings to the fish.
  7. Remove from heat immediately and stir in the fresh lemon juice to maintain brightness and freshness.