A simple salmon
In this simple salmon recipe, a quick stint under the broiler transforms smooth Dijon mustard into a savory, caramelized crust, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds just the right brightness and tang to the rich, sweet fish. Covering the baking pan with a protective layer of aluminum foil helps with the cleanup, meaning you can cook dinner and wash up in under 30 minutes.
Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Ingredients:
• 2 (6- to 8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets, each about 1-inch thick
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions:
Position one oven rack 6 inches from the broiler heat source then heat the broiler. Season the salmon fillets all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a couple of grinds of pepper and place them on an aluminum foil-lined sheet pan, skin side down.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil and mustard until well mixed. Brush the tops and sides of the salmon with this mustard mixture.
Broil until the salmon is opaque with a deep brown crust, about 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. (The center of the fillets will be dark pink, if you pierce one with a paring knife and take a look.) If your fillets are thinner, reduce cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes. If you prefer more well-done fish, add 1 or 2 minutes to the cooking time.
Squeeze a lemon wedge all over the cooked salmon fillets, then serve salmon with more lemon wedges on the side.
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Total time: 15 minutes, serves 2.
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