Description
A bold, spice-crusted salmon fillet seared to perfection and finished with a sweet and savory honey garlic reduction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and press the spice rub firmly into the top and sides of each fillet.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Place salmon seasoned-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until a dark crust forms.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
- In a separate small pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon the glaze over the salmon fillets and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American