Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh tarragon
OLD-FASHIONED CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE – See link for step-by-step instructions
- 1/4 cup best quality dry ground mustard (recipe calls for Coleman’s Mustard)
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup good quality full-fat mayonnaise
Instructions
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Preheat the Broiler:
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Set your oven to broil and allow it to preheat for about 5 minutes. Place an oven rack in the top third of the oven.
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Prepare the Salmon:
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Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
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Drizzle the fillets with olive oil, rubbing it over both sides of the salmon.
- Using a brush or the back of a spoon, brush a thin layer of creamy mustard sauce on top of the salmon.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Broil the Salmon:
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Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper, skin side down.
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Broil for about 6 minutes and then remove it and cook for another 4-6 minutes on the other side (based on preference) until the top is golden and the salmon easily flakes with a fork. If you prefer Keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
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Remove from the Oven:
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Once cooked, carefully remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Using a squeeze bottle, a pastry bag or a plastic bag with a corner cut off, drizzle the mustard sauce in on top of the fish and finish with chopped tarragon and freshly cracked pepper.
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Notes
- Serve with a side salad or roasted potatoes.