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Chilled Salmon With Herb Mayonnaise Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3 tbsps olive oil, plus .
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste .
  • 1 c mayonnaise .
  • minced chives .
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of .
  • 1/4 c sliced fresh dill (or chervil) .
  • sliced radishes .
  • Herb mayonnaise .
  • 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar .
  • salt .
  • 1 c olive oil .
  • 1/2 shallot, roughly sliced .
  • Salmon .
  • salt .
  • more olive oil, to taste .
  • 3 tbsps fresh basil leaves, minced .
  • 1/4 c sliced fresh tarragon .
  • 1/2 c sliced fresh basil .
  • 8 salmon fillets (about 4 oz each) .
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste .
  • lettuce leaves (or baby spinach) .
  • olive oil

Directions
  • Step #1 Prepare the salmon:.
  • Step #2 In a baking dish large enough to hold the salmon, mix the 1 c oil & basil, vinegar, salt & pepper.
  • Step #3 Add salmon & turn to coat evenly with marinade.
  • Step #4 Cover up with plastic wrap.
  • Step #5 Refrigerate for at least 30 mins or up to several hrs.
  • Step #6 Preheat the oven to 350*F.
  • Step #7 In a large, heavy skillet, heat 2 tbsps of oil over medium-high heat.
  • Step #8 Sear the salmon fillets for 1 min per side, then transfer to a large oven-safe dish.
  • Step #9 Bake about 10 mins (if you want the center translucent, cook a min or two less).
  • Step #10 If serving chilled, let cool, then cover with plastic wrap & put in the fridge.
  • Step #11 Make the mayonnaise:.
  • Step #12 In a food processor/blender, shallots, lemon juice, mix the herbs, oil, salt & pepper for 1 min.
  • Step #13 Add the mayonnaise & mix well.
  • Step #14 Taste & adjust seasoning.
  • Step #15 If sauce is too thick, add a little more oil.
  • Step #16 Cover up with plastic wrap & put in the fridge.
  • Step #17 To serve:.
  • Step #18 Arrange the lettuce or spinach & the radishes on a large platter.
  • Step #19 Place the salmon on the greens, drizzle with the herb mayonnaise, & garnish with fresh minced chives.
  • Step #20 Serve with more sauce on the side.
  • Enjoy the Chilled Salmon With Herb Mayonnaise recipe

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