1-Step 1: Pat Salmon Dry and Season All Sides Take your 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and pat them dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning stick and prevents steaming. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, and optional 1/4 tsp blackening seasoning on all sides. Let sit briefly at room temp.

2-Step 2: Position Oven Rack and Preheat Broiler Place the oven rack in the middle position. Preheat your broiler. Keep the skillet about 2-4 inches from the heat later to avoid burning the honey garlic sauce.

3-Step 3: Heat Skillet and Build the Sauce In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, melt 3 tbsp butter with 2 tsp olive oil. Add 6 minced garlic cloves, then stir in 3 tbsp water, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1/2 cup honey, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for about 30 seconds until heated through and fragrant. If sauce is too thin, simmer briefly or reduce water.

4-Step 4: Add Salmon Skin-Side Down and Baste Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes, basting frequently with the sauce using a spoon. Keep skin on to protect the flesh and make handling easy. This builds the base crust.

5-Step 5: Broil to Caramelize Transfer skillet to the broiler. Broil 5-6 minutes, basting once halfway. Watch closely to prevent burning. Aim for 145°F (63°C) internal temp, or 125-130°F for medium. The glaze will bubble and stick.

6-Step 6: Rest, Garnish, and Serve Remove from oven and rest 3-5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon slices, or green onions. Serve over rice or veggies. For 30-minute honey garlic salmon recipe vibes, youre done!