Chef John's Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (8 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, with skin
• 1/4 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• season salmon fillets with kosher salt. line a baking baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
• preheat oven's broiler on high and set the oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source.
• process garlic, tarragon, and parsley in a blender or mortar and pestle to form a loose paste.
• mix mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper into garlic paste until combined.
• place salmon fillets skin side down on the baking sheet. spoon herb spread over the top and sides of each fillet.
• 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).
• 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.