Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

Place salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.

In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined and smooth.

Using a pastry brush, brush half of the honey butter glaze over the salmon in an even layer. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Remove salmon from oven and brush with the remaining glaze. Return to oven for 5 more minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

Optional: For extra caramelization, broil for 2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Let salmon rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme, lemon slices, and pomegranate seeds or cranberries. Serve immediately.