Easy Broiled Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, with skin
• 0.25 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

Instructions

1. Season salmon fillets generously with kosher salt. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and lightly brushing it with vegetable oil.
2. Preheat your oven's broiler to high heat and position the oven rack approximately 8 inches away from the heat source.
3. Create a loose paste by processing garlic, tarragon, and parsley in a blender or using a traditional mortar and pestle.
4. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a pinch of cayenne pepper with the garlic-herb mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
5. Arrange the salmon fillets, skin-side-down, on the prepared baking sheet. Generously spread the herb mixture over the top and sides of each salmon fillet.
6. Broil under the preheated broiler until the fillets achieve a beautifully browned surface, approximately 5 minutes. Then, turn off the broiler and set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees F (55 degrees C) and easily flakes with a fork, usually around 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 496 kcal
• Fat Content: 33 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 0 g
• Sodium Content: 520 mg
• Protein Content: 45 g
• Cholesterol Content: 133 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g