SALMON WITH HERB-MUSTARD SAUCE

Salmon with Herb-Mustard Sauce image

This recipe has evolved over the years. It turns out moist and delicious every time and is especially wonderful served with the seasoned sauce. -Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 whole salmon (5 to 7 pounds), head and tail removed
2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 medium lemons, sliced
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, dill, marjoram and thyme; cover and refrigerate until serving., Place fish in the center of a large greased sheet of aluminum foil. Sprinkle inside of salmon with pepper and salt and drizzle with vinegar. Place overlapping lemon slices inside salmon to completely cover. Use wooden toothpicks to secure cavity along opening. Drizzle butter over the top., Fold foil over fish and seal. Place on a large baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 80-95 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with the herb-mustard sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Fat 59g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 570mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.