Description
Savory salmon glazed with hot honey marries crisp sear and zesty lemon for a balanced, quick dinner. This dish delivers bold flavor without heavy prep, perfect for weekday cravings.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (4)
- Hot honey (4 tbsp)
- Soy sauce (2 tbsp)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Lemon zest (1 tsp)
- Olive oil (2 tbsp)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: sliced green onions (2 tbsp)
- Sesame seeds (1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Preheat a cast‑iron skillet to high heat and oil it lightly.
- Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper, then sear 4–5 minutes per side.
- Whisk hot honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon zest into a glaze.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, pour glaze over fillets and let it thicken.
- Transfer to a plate, drizzle remaining glaze, scatter sesame seeds, and add lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.