Chef John's Salmon
These broiled salmon fillets are coated with a herb mayonnaise flavored with garlic, lemon, and Dijon mustard to make an easy, elegant fish dinner.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Season salmon fillets with kosher salt. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with vegetable oil.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven's broiler to high and set the oven rack about 8 inches from heat source.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Process garlic, tarragon, and parsley in a blender or in a mortar and pestle to form a loose paste.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper into garlic-herb mixture until combined.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place salmon fillets, skin-side-down, on the baking sheet. Spread herb mixture over the top and sides of each fillet.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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).'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': '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.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (2 servings total)