Roasted Salmon With Mustard and Herb Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted Salmon With Mustard and Herb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup spicy brown mustard; 6 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped; 6 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely grated; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 12-3 34 lbs salmon, with skin about 1 1/2 inches thick

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and arrange rack in the center of the oven; line a baking sheet with parchment.
2
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, tarragon, chives, sugar, lemon juice and lemon peel (everything but the salmon); season generously with salt and pepper.
3
Place salmon, skin side down, diagonally across the baking sheet; spoon 1/2 cup of the mustard sauce over top and spread so that it covers the salmon completely.
4
Season salmon with additional salt and pepper; roast until salmon is just opaque in the center, about 15 minutes.
5
Use the parchment paper to help you transfer the salmon to a serving platter; cut crosswise into serving pieces, and serve with remaining mustard sauce.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup spicy brown mustard, 6 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped, 6 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, and more.

Yes, Roasted Salmon With Mustard and Herb Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roasted Salmon With Mustard and Herb Sauce

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