Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Published June 22, 2022
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2(6- to 8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets, each about 1-inch thick
- ½teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
539 calories; 40 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 18 grams monounsaturated fat; 9 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 41 grams protein; 521 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Position one oven rack 6 inches from the broiler heat source then heat the broiler. Season the salmon fillets all over with ½ teaspoon salt and a couple of grinds of pepper and place them on an aluminum foil-lined sheet pan, skin side down.
- Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk the oil and mustard until well mixed. Brush the tops and sides of the salmon with this mustard mixture.
- Step 3
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.
- Step 4
Squeeze a lemon wedge all over the cooked salmon fillets, then serve salmon with more lemon wedges on the side.
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great receipe, place lemon slices under the salmon and forget the foil for each clean up & some extra flavor.
FYI, silicone baking mats typically say NOT to use them under the broiler. Same no-no with parchment paper, although for different reasons.
The recipe is great! However ... if you own a sheet pan, you should really use silicone baking sheets (2 for $14 at Amazon) rather than use-once-and-landfill aluminum foil.
No need for foil, silicon mat or baking sheet. A cast-iron pan works perfectly well and is easy to clean.
Just finished this for Sunday Dinner. Followed the recipe exactly. Hubby does not like rare fish so cooked a minute longer. Used parchment and reduced broil temperature 25 degrees as suggested in comments. First words from hubby’s mouth—WOW! This is great. Recommend following this recipe and not screwing around with simple. Superb.
Delicious and easy.