Ingredients:

  • 4 (6-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 85g honey
  • 30ml low-sodium soy sauce
  • 15ml fresh lemon juice
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. Prep the salmon. Pat the 4 fillets dry with paper towels. Note: Excess moisture causes steaming rather than searing.
  2. Season thoroughly. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over both sides of the fish.
  3. Heat the pan. Add 1 tbsp avocado oil to your skillet over medium high heat until the oil shimmers and barely wisps smoke.
  4. Sear the first side. Place salmon in the pan (skin side up if using skin on). Cook for 3 minutes until a golden brown crust forms.
  5. Flip carefully. Turn the fillets over using your spatula. Note: The fish should release easily from the pan when the sear is ready.
  6. Whisk the glaze. While the second side cooks, mix the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  7. Add the sauce. Pour the mixture into the pan around the salmon.
  8. Reduce the liquid. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the glaze bubbles into a thick, syrupy consistency.
  9. Baste the fish. Use a spoon to pour the bubbling glaze over the top of the fillets repeatedly.
  10. Finish and garnish. Remove from heat when salmon reaches an internal temp of 145°F and the glaze is dark and glossy. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.