"A dusty, flavorless sprinkling of bread crumbs often serves as the crust of herb-crusted salmon. We layer delicate tarragon under a toasted panko crust to protect the fresh herb flavor that can be driven away while the fish cooks in the oven. Our crust is bound with a couple of tablespoons of… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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Salt and pepper
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4 (6- to 8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons beaten egg
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2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
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1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
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1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
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1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
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Lemon wedges
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For the fillets to cook at the same rate, they must be the same size and shape. To ensure uniformity, we prefer to purchase a 1 1/2- to 2-pound center-cut salmon fillet and cut it into four pieces. Dill or basil can be substituted for tarragon.