SALMON STEAKS WITH MUSTARD AND DILL

Salmon Steaks With Mustard and Dill image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Time 10m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 salmon steaks, each about 1/2 pound and 1/2-inch thick
5 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt to taste, if desired
4 large bay leaves, crumbled
1/2 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
Dill, for garnishing

Steps:

Pat the fish with paper towels and set aside in a dish.
Combine the mustard, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, salt and crumbled bay leaves in a mixing bowl and blend. Pour this sauce over the fish steaks to coat thoroughly.
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the fish steaks. The fish may have to be cooked in two or more steps, depending on the size of the skillet. Cook about two-and-one-half minutes on one side and turn the steaks. Partly cover and cook about two-and-one-half minutes on the second side. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fish pieces.
Garnish with dill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 590, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 564 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams