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.