Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with black pepper. Set aside at room temperature while you prepare the sauce.

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined. Set aside.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted and hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side up. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.

Carefully flip the salmon fillets over. Pour the honey garlic sauce over and around the salmon in the pan.

Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5-6 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon frequently, until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce has thickened into a glaze.

The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. The glaze should be thick and sticky.

Transfer salmon to serving plates, drizzle with remaining glaze from the pan, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice or vegetables.