Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to skillet. Heat over medium heat. Mix together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and pepper flakes.
Salt and pepper salmon fillets.
Once skillet it hot, add in salmon fillets skin side up. It needs to be sizzling hot before adding fish.
Cook for 6 minutes. Then flip to other side. Add another tablespoon of olive oil at this time if needed.
Add in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in sauce. Simmer for 3 – 4 minutes. Baste salmon fillets with sauce.
Top with lemon slices. Serve and enjoy!