Sweet, savory, garlicky pan-seared salmon. Serve with your favorite salad or vegetables for a lighter meal or with rice for a hearty and filling dinner.
In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients of the sauce until well combined. Taste, adjust soy/ honey/ lemon juice according to preference.
Pat dry salmon with a kitchen towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When you see a wisp of smoke, it should be hot enough. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until crispy-golden. Turn, then cook the other side for 3 minutes until golden.
Reduce heat to medium. Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving about 1 tbsp of pan juice for added flavor. Pour sauce over salmon. Cook for 1-2 min or to the desired doneness. I like mine well done but still moist and juicy. If sauce thickens before the salmon is done, add about 1 tbsp of water at a time.
Turn off heat. Garnish with lemon wedges/green onion leaves or parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Honey - can be reduced up to 1 tbsp if you like it less sweet.
Cooking time - the total cooking time for average cuts of a salmon fillet is about 8 to 10 minutes or 4-5 minutes on each side. Add another minute or two if cooking extra thick cuts. Thinner cuts of salmon require about 6 minutes of cooking time or 3 minutes per side.
Course :Main Course
Cuisine :Western
Keyword :pan-seared salmon with sauce, salmon in honey garlic sauce