Hot Honey Salmon Skillet (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salmon
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4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
→ Hot Honey Sauce
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1/4 cup honey
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1/2 to 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
# Instructions:
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Combine kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.
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Pat salmon fillets dry and apply seasoning mixture on the flesh side. Set aside.
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Whisk together honey, crushed red pepper flakes, and vinegar in a separate bowl. Reserve.
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Heat a 10–12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high for 2–3 minutes. Place salmon fillets flesh side down and cook for 4–6 minutes to achieve a golden crust.
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Flip fillets and cook skin side down for 2 additional minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Move fillets to the edge of the skillet. Add butter to the center; once melted, sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes then blend in half the prepared hot honey mixture.
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Tilt the pan to pool the sauce and baste salmon fillets for 2–3 minutes.
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Transfer salmon to serving plates and drizzle with remaining hot honey sauce.
# Notes:
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For milder heat, use less crushed red pepper flakes or substitute with smoked paprika for added depth.