Step 1

Season the surface of the salmon with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix the honey, water, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and a pinch of salt together. Stir to combine well.

Step 3

Heat up an oven-safe skillet (cast-iron skillet preferred) on high heat. Add the olive oil. Pan-fry the salmon, skin side down first, for about 1 minute. Turn the salmon over and cook for 1 minute. Turn it over again so the skin side is at the bottom.

Step 4

Add the garlic into the pan, saute until slightly browned. Add the honey mixture and lemon wedges into the skillet, reduce the sauce until it's sticky.

Step 5

Finish it off by broiling the salmon in the oven for 1 minute or until the surface becomes slightly charred (optional step).

Step 6

Top the salmon with parsley and serve immediately.