Hot Honey Salmon (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
02 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - Four salmon fillets, about 6 ounces a piece, can have the skin or not

→ Hot Honey Sauce

05 - 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
08 - 1/4 cup honey
09 - Use 1/2 up to 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, depending how spicy you like

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Put the salmon on plates and pour the rest of that hot honey sauce on top.
02 - Tip your skillet a bit so the sauce collects, then spoon it right over the fish for a few minutes till it’s glossy.
03 - Turn the heat lower. Push the salmon towards the edges of the pan. Drop the butter in the center, let it melt, then toss in the garlic to cook gently. Pour in half the spicy honey mix and give it a stir.
04 - Flip those fillets over so the skin’s against the pan and let them cook another couple minutes.
05 - Get a big nonstick pan hot over medium-high—should take just a few minutes. Lay the salmon down flesh side first and let them go until you get a nice sear, 4 to 6 minutes.
06 - Throw honey, spicy pepper flakes, and vinegar together in another bowl. Give it a good mix and set it aside.
07 - Use a paper towel to dry off the salmon. Rub all your seasoning on the non-skin side and leave it there for a bit.
08 - Drop the paprika, kosher salt, and pepper into a small bowl. Stir it all up.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Turn down the spicy heat by cutting back on the pepper flakes. For a smoky twist, swap in smoked paprika.