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Dry off the skin-on salmon filets with paper towels. Discard the paper towels. Season the salmon on both sides with ½ tsp sea salt and ¼ tsp of black pepper.
Prepare the lemon mixture by combining freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, water, and garlic which you will want to grate into the mixture using a Microplane. Set this aside for now as it will be used later on. Preheat a 12” skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add in the lard and allow it to melt around the pan. Once shimmering, add the salmon skin-side down. Turn the heat down slightly. Allow the salmon to sear on the first side until nicely browned and crispy. Flip the salmon over.
Add the lemon juice mixture. Allow the liquid to thicken and caramelize. Flip the salmon over a few times to coat it in the sauce.
Set the salmon on a plate. Cut the avocados in half and remove the seeds. Serve each filet with one whole large avocado and orange.