Chef John's Salmon

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Center-cut broiled salmon fillet is lovely with tarragon and Italian parsley, but basil paired with thyme or other varieties of fish fillets works, too!

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

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

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian 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 sheet with foil and brush lightly with vegetable oil.

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

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

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

  5. Place salmon fillets, skin-side-down, on the baking sheet. Spread herb mixture 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 internal temperature of 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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