Chef John's Salmon

Chef John's Salmon
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    954

Experience the delicate flavors of perfectly broiled salmon, enhanced with a vibrant herb crust. This recipe features center-cut salmon fillets topped with a luscious blend of fresh herbs, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, creating a symphony of taste and texture in every bite.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    133 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    45 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    520 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    33 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Season salmon fillets with kosher salt. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with vegetable oil. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat the oven's broiler to high and set the oven rack about 8 inches from heat source. (Preheat time: 10 minutes)

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Recipe View Process garlic, tarragon, and parsley in a blender or in a mortar and pestle to form a loose paste. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper into garlic-herb mixture until combined. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Place salmon fillets, skin-side-down, on the baking sheet. Spread herb mixture over the top and sides of each fillet. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View 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). (Cook time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 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. (Bake time: 3-4 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a touch of lemon zest to the herb mixture.
Ensure the salmon is patted dry before seasoning to achieve a better sear.
If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, you can roast the garlic clove before adding it to the herb mixture.

Estevan Friesen

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 318 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Aiyana Waters

    This salmon recipe is fantastic! The herb crust is so flavorful and the salmon is perfectly cooked.

  • Stephon Runolfsdottir

    The combination of tarragon and parsley is divine. I've also tried it with basil and thyme, and it's equally delicious!

  • Lester Crist

    I love how easy this recipe is to follow. It's become a weeknight staple in my house.

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