Ingredients:

  • 4 (6-oz) Salmon Fillets
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Coarse Kosher Salt
  • 3 tbsp Salted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Raw Honey
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 Lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions:

  1. Pat each of the 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets with paper towels until they are completely matte. Note: This prevents steaming.
  2. Sprinkle the 1/2 tsp coarse salt and 1/2 tsp onion powder evenly over both sides.
  3. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to your skillet over medium high heat until the oil shimmers and barely wisps smoke.
  4. Place fillets skin side up in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes until a golden brown crust forms.
  5. Use your spatula to turn the fish over. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Lower the heat to medium. Push the salmon to the edges and add 3 tbsp salted butter to the center.
  7. Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until the air smells like toasted nuts.
  8. Pour in 1/4 cup honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp cayenne.
  9. Use a spoon to pour the bubbling sauce over the fillets repeatedly for 2 to 3 minutes until the glaze is thick and mahogany.
  10. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.