Chef John's Salmon
Description
These broiled salmon fillets are coated with a herb mayonnaise flavored with garlic, lemon, and Dijon mustard to make an easy, elegant fish dinner.
Ingredients
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2 (8 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, with skin
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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1 clove garlic, sliced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
1
Season salmon fillets with kosher salt. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
2
Preheat the oven's broiler to high and set the oven rack about 8 inches from heat source.
3
Process garlic, tarragon, and parsley in a blender or in a mortar and pestle to form a loose paste.
4
Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper into garlic-herb mixture until combined.
5
Place salmon fillets, skin-side-down, on the baking sheet. Spread herb mixture over the top and sides of each fillet.
6
Cook under the preheated broiler until fillets are well-browned, about 5 minutes. Turn the broiler off and turn the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7
Bake until internal temperature of salmon is 130 degrees F (55 degrees C) and salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 3 to 4 minutes.