# What You Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
05 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon water
→ For Cooking
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
→ For Serving (optional)
09 - Steamed rice
10 - Steamed or sautéed seasonal vegetables
11 - Sliced green onions
12 - Sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and water until well combined. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
05 - Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the salmon develops a light crust.
06 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the honey garlic sauce around and over the salmon fillets.
07 - Spoon the simmering sauce over the fillets continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the salmon in a glossy finish.
08 - Remove from heat once the salmon is cooked through and opaque. Serve immediately with steamed rice and vegetables, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
