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Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon

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.

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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 tablespoon sextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  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.
  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.
  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.
  4. Squeeze a lemon wedge all over the cooked salmon fillets, then serve salmon with more lemon wedges on the side.

Tips

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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