SALMON WITH MUSTARD THYME SAUCE

SALMON WITH MUSTARD THYME SAUCE image

Yield 2-4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2 lbs salmon fillet (scaled)
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot
leaves from 3 sprigs of thyme (about 1 tablespoon)
3-4 teaspoons of country dijon mustard
juice and zest from 1/2 lemon
salt & pepper

Steps:

Heat butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add finely chopped shallot and thyme. Cook on medium heat 3-4 minutes. Add mustard, lemon juice, zest, and stir until blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool to room temperature. Cut salmon into portion-sized strips. Marinate in bag with sauce about 20 minutes (sauce will be thick). Lay fish skin down on a foil lined baking dish. Top with excess sauce. Broil 5-6 minutes, flip fish skin-side-up and broil another 5-6 minutes, or until skin is crispy. Peel off skin and serve.