Crispy Skin Salmon

1. 1

   Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Place skin side up and rub 1 1/2 tablespoons softened butter all over the skin of the salmon.

3. 3

   Transfer the salmon, buttered side up, to a sheet pan.

4. 4

   Chill in the fridge to firm the butter, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Preheat the broiler to high.

6. 6

   Place the salmon about 5 inches from the heat source and cook until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.

7. 7

   In a small saucepan over moderate heat, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard and tarragon leaves.

8. 8

   Divide the sauce between 2 plates and place 1 piece of salmon on top of each pool of sauce.

9. 9

   What Makes This Recipe Really Sing: This is the coolest way to get crispy skin on fish ever and the crispy skin is like a naturally salted and big flavored chip, so it's the best part!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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