Ingredients:

  • 2 Salmon Filets (6-8 ounces/170-225g each), skin on or off
  • 2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil (30-45ml)
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup Honey (80ml)
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (60ml), low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (30ml), fresh is best!
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (or less, to taste)
  • Optional: lemon slices for garnish/flavor infusion

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place the salmon skin-side up in the hot skillet (if using skin-on fillets). Cook for approximately 6 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and crispy.
  3. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Gently flip the salmon fillets. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Pour the honey mixture into the skillet, and (optionally) add a few lemon slices to the skillet around the salmon. Cook, basting the salmon with the glaze, until the sauce has reduced by about one-third and thickened slightly. This should take approximately 2-3 minutes. The salmon should be cooked through and easily flake with a fork.
  5. Remove the salmon from the skillet and serve immediately. Spoon any remaining glaze over the salmon and garnish with fresh herbs (like parsley or chives) if desired.