Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon

Nutrition Notes

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

Preparation

1. 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. 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. 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. 4

   Step 4

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

5. Bon appetit!