Roasted Salmon with Mustard-Herb Crust, Arugula Mayonnaise, and Pumpernickel Toast

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   Make the mustard crust: In a bowl, combine the mustard, lemon juice, fresh herbs, salt and pepper, and stir together.

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   Stir in the olive oil, and then the bread.

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   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put the salmon, skin side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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   Drizzle with olive oil.

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   Spoon the bread mixture onto the salmon and smooth with a spatula to cover completely.

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   Put the baking sheet into the oven and roast until the salmon is just cooked through but still translucent in the center, about 10 minutes.

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   When the salmon is cooked, take it out of the oven and set aside.

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   Combine the mayonnaise, the chopped arugula, and the lemon juice in a blender and puree.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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    To serve, transfer the salmon to a serving platter by holding 2 opposing corners of the parchment paper and lifting the whole thing off the baking sheet and onto the platter, parchment and all.

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    Spoon the mayonnaise into a serving bowl and garnish with remaining arugula.

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    If serving with cocktail bread set the salmon out with the arugula mayonnaise, and the arugula leaves and let guests make open-faced sandwiches by spreading the toast with the mayonnaise, adding a leaf or 2 of arugula, and finishing with a spoonful of the salmon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.