Chef John’s Salmon

By á-178825

2-4 Servings (4 or 8 oz each)
Can use basil & thyme to replace tarragon & parsley.

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz) center cut salmon fillets with skin
• 1/4 t kosher salt
• 1 t vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 1 T chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 T chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 3 T mayonnaise
• 1 t Dijon mustard
• 1 t fresh lemon juice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Season salmon fillets with kosher salt. Line a baking sheet with foil & brush lightly with oil.

Preheat oven’s broiler on high & set oven rack about 8 inches from heat source.

Process garlic, tarragon & parsley ( or other herbs) in a blender or mortar & pestle to form a loose paste.

Mix mayo, mustard, lemon juice & cayenne pepper into garlic paste until combined.

Place salmon fillets skin side down on baking sheet. Spoon herb spread over top & sides of each fillet.

Cook under preheated broiler until fillets are well browned, about 5 min. Turn the broiler off & turn oven to 350 degrees.

Bake until internal temperature of salmon is 130 degrees & salmon flakes easily with cork, about 3-4 min.