Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, with skin
  • 1/4 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

Method

  • Season salmon fillets with kosher salt. Line a baking baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
  • Preheat oven's broiler on high and set the oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source.
  • Process garlic, tarragon, and parsley in a blender or mortar and pestle to form a loose paste.
  • Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper into garlic paste until combined.
  • Place salmon fillets skin side down on the baking sheet. Spoon herb spread over the top and sides of each fillet.
  • 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).
  • Bake until the internal temperature of the salmon is 130 degrees F (55 degrees C) and salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 3 to 4 minutes.