Ingredients:

  • 4 Salmon Fillets (approx. 1.5 lbs / 680g)
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) Cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp (14g) Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (42g) Honey
  • 3 cloves (15g) Garlic, minced fine
  • 1 tbsp (14g) Unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp (6g) Lemon zest, finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) Dried oregano

Instructions:

  1. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Note: Moisture on the surface causes steaming instead of searing.
  2. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, lemon zest, and oregano; set aside.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers and just starts to wisps of smoke.
  5. Place salmon skin side up and sear for 4-5 minutes without moving the fillets until a mahogany colored crust forms.
  6. Flip the fillets carefully and reduce the heat to medium.
  7. Pour the Lemon Juice Salmon Glaze directly into the pan around the fish.
  8. As the sauce bubbles and thickens (about 3-4 minutes), continuously baste the salmon with the reducing liquid using a spoon. Note: This layers the flavor onto the crust.
  9. Remove from heat once the glaze is velvety and the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).