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Seared Salmon with Horseradish Mustard Vinaigrette

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

two 6-ounces pieces salmon fillet
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons drained bottled horseradish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pat salmon dry and coat with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) heat 1 tablespoon of oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sear salmon, skin side down, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low. Turn salmon and cook 4 minutes more, or until it just flakes.

    Step 2

    While salmon is cooking, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, horseradish, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified.

  2. Step 3

    Serve vinaigrette over salmon.

TagsSalmonFishSeafoodMainDinnerNut FreeDairy FreeGluten FreeQuick5 Ingredients or FewerEasyWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessSearGourmet
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