Description
A bold, spicy blackened salmon fillet topped with a sticky, sweet honey garlic glaze. This recipe balances heat and sweetness for a restaurant-quality dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Mix paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and press the spice rub firmly into the top and sides of the fish.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side up in the pan and sear for 3 to 5 minutes until a dark crust forms.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Remove salmon from the pan and let them rest on a plate.
- In the same pan (or a clean one), melt the remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon the glaze over the rested salmon fillets and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American