Prep the salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat a large non-stick pan or skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place the salmon with the pink, meaty side facing down.
Cook the salmon for 5 minutes. While the salmon is cooking, prep the sauce. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl.
In a small sauce pan, add 1/2 tablespoon of oil, 2 cloves of garlic (minced), and cook for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and maple syrup. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and extra maple syrup or chili sauce as desired. Personally, I like to add extra chili sauce.
Flip the salmon so the charred, meaty side faces upward and add half of the maple glaze to the salmon. Set the rest of the glaze aside. Place the salmon with the pan into the oven. Depending on how well done you prefer your salmon, bake for 15-20 minutes.
The handle of the pan will be extremely hot so make sure you use oven gloves. Carefully, remove the pan from the oven and place the salmon on a serving dish. Add the remainder of the maple glaze. Serve with lemon wedges and/or sesame seeds.
