Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon

By Melissa Clark

Published June 22, 2022

Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon
Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.
Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
5(4,317)
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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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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings
  • 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
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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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Len

For the thicker pieces of salmon, using only the broiler can either undercook the center or overcook the top. I preheat the oven to 450, place the fish in the broil position to bake for 4-5 minutes, then broil the top for 3 minutes for a crisp top and moist but not undercooked center.

lg

great receipe, place lemon slices under the salmon and forget the foil for each clean up & some extra flavor.

Dolym

FYI, silicone baking mats typically say NOT to use them under the broiler. Same no-no with parchment paper, although for different reasons.

Maggie

We added a bit of brown sugar for sweetness

Tempe Smith

Can you do this in an air fryer? Time and temp?

Mellow

This gives a wonderful flavor to the salmon. Only addition was some ginger to the dijon topping.

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