Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 8 oz salmon fillets (center cuts)
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika (or normal paprika)
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• ¾ tsp. fresh ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
• 3 tbsps honey
• 4 cloves garlic (minced or chopped)
• 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 3 tbsps. water or broth
• ½ cup soy sauce (Low-sodium)
• ½ tsp. chili flakes (more or less to taste)
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• 2 tsps corn starch
• 1 tsp. ginger powder
• Green Onion (optional)
• Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional)
• Lemon wedges (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Remove the skin from the salmon. Slice them into 8 oz pieces and pat them dry.

2. 2

   In a small bowl stir together paprika, garlic powder, fresh ground pepper, and cayenne pepper. Season both sides of the salmon with this seasoning.

3. 3

   In a small bowl or cup, mix together the sauce ingredients. Set aside for cooking.

4. 4

   Bring a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsps. of olive oil. Place the salmon in the pan and sear for 4 minutes without moving. Flip and cook on the other side for 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour the sauce into the pan and let the sauce and salmon cook together 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens up. Scoop up some of the sauce and glaze the salmon as it cooks.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onion, and lemon wedges before serving.