Perfect Roast Salmon Recipe

Name: Perfect Roast Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the salmon; 2 5 to 8-ounce filets of salmon, preferably wild-caught, skin-on, pin bones removed; 2 teaspoons mayonnaise; Salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dill pollen (or dillweed); Sauce; 1 small garlic clove, peeled; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 to 5 basil leaves; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; Salt to taste; Lemon juice to taste

Servings: persons

For the salmon
2 5 to 8-ounce filets of salmon, preferably wild-caught, skin-on, pin bones removed
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill pollen (or dillweed)
Sauce
1 small garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 to 5 basil leaves
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Salt to taste
Lemon juice to taste

1
Preheat oven to 475u00b0 F. Line a sheet pan with foil. DO NOT oil or grease. Place fish skin-side down on the pan. Skim coat with mayonnaise (you may need more or less depending on size of filets-you're looking for a thin coating). Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper and top with dill pollen.
2
Roast for 10 to 12 minutes depending on thickness of filets, until rare.
3
Meanwhile make sauce (can be done in advance and refrigerated): Smash the garlic and salt and basil in a mortar and pestle until you have a rough paste. Add yogurt and season with salt and lemon juice to taste.
4
When fish is done, slip a spatula under the fish to remove from foil, leaving skin behind. Serve with sauce and/or lemon.

194

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the salmon, 2 5 to 8-ounce filets of salmon, preferably wild-caught, skin-on, pin bones removed, 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, Salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Perfect Roast Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Perfect Roast Salmon

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Variations & substitutions

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