Caramelized Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon

Step 1: Pat the salmon fillets very dry with paper towels. Season both sides with the kosher salt and black pepper, then let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the glaze.

Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Finely grate or mince the garlic and stir it into the glaze.

Step 3: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, place the salmon presentation-side down and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until deeply golden.

Step 4: Carefully flip the salmon. Add the butter to the pan and let it melt around the fillets. Spoon a little of the butter over the salmon for 30 seconds.

Step 5: Pour the honey-garlic glaze into the skillet around the salmon. Let it bubble for 1 minute, gently shaking the pan so the glaze emulsifies with the butter and begins to thicken.

Step 6: Transfer the skillet to a 400°F oven and roast for 4 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily but still looks moist in the center.

Step 7: Remove from the oven and immediately spoon the reduced glaze over the fillets until they are glossy and lacquered. If needed, place the skillet back on the stovetop for 30 to 60 seconds to tighten the glaze further.

Step 8: Plate the salmon and drizzle with every last bit of the pan glaze. Finish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges on the side for brightness.