Chef John's Salmon

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I love the combination of tarragon and Italian parsley, but I've used herbs like basil and thyme, which worked wonderfully as well. As far as the fish goes, a center-cut salmon filet is a perfect thickness for this, but other similarly shaped seafood will work.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, with skin

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 1 clove garlic, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Season salmon fillets with kosher salt. Line a baking baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with vegetable oil.

  2. Preheat oven's broiler on high and set the oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source.

  3. Process garlic, tarragon, and parsley in a blender or mortar and pestle to form a loose paste.

  4. Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper into garlic paste until combined.

  5. Place salmon fillets skin side down on the baking sheet. Spoon herb spread 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 the internal temperature of the salmon is 130 degrees F (55 degrees C) and salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

496 Calories
33g Fat
2g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 496
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 520mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 45g 90%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 1140mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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